Norton city Health Data
Norton city, Virginia
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
487
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Norton city, Virginia
Norton faces stark health gap
At 65.0 years, Norton's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by over a decade—one of Virginia's lowest in the state. Nearly 23% of residents report poor or fair health, well above the national average of roughly 13%. This gap signals deeper challenges in daily health outcomes that demand urgent attention.
Lowest life expectancy in Virginia
Norton ranks at the very bottom of Virginia counties for life expectancy, with a 10.1-year deficit compared to the state average of 75.1 years. Only Petersburg city (64.3 years) performs worse statewide. This distinction underscores Norton's need for targeted health interventions.
Isolated in Appalachian health outcomes
Norton's 65.0-year life expectancy stands 7.9 years below nearby Patrick County (72.2) and 9.2 years below Page County (73.9) in the same region. The disparity extends to poor/fair health rates: Norton's 22.6% aligns with regional struggles, but its neighbors show slightly better trajectories. Geographic proximity masks significant health outcome variations.
Better-than-average coverage, fewer providers
Norton's uninsured rate of 5.9% beats Virginia's state average of 7.9%, indicating strong insurance uptake. However, the city has just 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 487 mental health providers per 100,000—meaning access challenges may deter people from seeking care even when insured. Provider density alone doesn't explain Norton's health crisis; prevention and chronic disease management gaps likely play major roles.
Check your coverage today
With 5.9% of Norton residents uninsured, most residents have coverage—but gaps remain. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer options. Ensuring continuous insurance is the first step toward accessing the primary and mental health care Norton residents need to close this life expectancy gap.
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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.