Northumberland County Health Data
Northumberland County, Virginia
Health Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Northumberland County, Virginia
Life expectancy moderate, health concerns emerging
Northumberland residents live an average of 76.2 years, roughly 2.7 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 18.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county shows signs of chronic disease burden that warrant preventive action.
Near Virginia's average, uninsured rate elevated
Northumberland's 76.2-year life expectancy sits 1.1 years above Virginia's 75.1-year average, a modest advantage in the region. However, its 9.8% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 7.9%, leaving many residents vulnerable to healthcare costs.
Good primary care, severe mental health shortage
Northumberland offers 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—solid by regional standards—but only 24 mental health providers per 100,000, the lowest in this profile. This stark imbalance means residents can access primary care but face significant barriers to mental health and addiction treatment.
Primary care access masked by mental health crisis
Nearly 1 in 10 Northumberland residents (9.8%) lack health insurance, and the severe shortage of mental health providers creates a dangerous gap in behavioral health treatment. With only 24 mental health providers per 100,000, residents seeking addiction, depression, or anxiety care must travel far or go without.
Get covered, seek mental health support
If you're uninsured in Northumberland County, healthcare.gov and Virginia Medicaid offer pathways to coverage and mental health services. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or reach out to your local health department for telehealth mental health options that bridge the gap in local provider access.
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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.