Norfolk city Health Data
Norfolk city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
328
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Norfolk city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Norfolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Norfolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Norfolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.3% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Norfolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Norfolk city nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy Trends in the City of Norfolk
Health data brief for Norfolk city, Virginia.
Life expectancy in the city of Norfolk is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 19.3% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Norfolk has 99 primary care providers per 100,000 people, higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 328 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The city’s uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.