Northampton County Health Data
Northampton County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
181.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.6 per 100K
Dentists
33.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
90.8
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 Northampton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northampton County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Northampton County
Health data brief for Northampton County, Virginia.
Northampton County has 108 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 73.3 years, lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 19.5% of people report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, compared to the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. There are 125 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, half the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Northampton County, Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Northampton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.