Northampton County Health Data
Northampton County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Northampton County, Virginia
Life expectancy and health urgently need improvement
Northampton residents live an average of 73.3 years, more than 5.6 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. At 19.5%, the county's poor/fair health rate is the highest in this profile, reflecting severe chronic disease and health challenges.
Second-lowest life expectancy in Virginia
Northampton's 73.3-year life expectancy matches Norfolk's and falls 1.8 years below Virginia's 75.1-year average, a critical gap. Its 9.9% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.9%, meaning coverage barriers compound existing health disparities.
Strongest primary care, weakest mental health
Northampton County has 108 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in this profile—yet only 125 mental health providers per 100,000. The abundance of primary care capacity has not translated to improved life expectancy, suggesting gaps in treatment adherence, affordability, or behavioral health support.
Despite provider access, health crisis persists
Nearly 1 in 10 Northampton residents (9.9%) lack health insurance, and the county's abundant primary care providers have failed to reverse its poor health trajectory. The mismatch between provider supply and dismal health outcomes suggests residents face poverty, chronic disease, and limited trust in the healthcare system.
Coverage and community support both matter
If you're uninsured in Northampton County, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore Virginia Medicaid and marketplace options. Connect with local health centers and community organizations that address social determinants—housing, food, mental health—not just medical 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.