Norton city Health Data
Norton city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Norton city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Norton city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Norton city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Norton city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Norton city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Norton city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Norton city Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Norton city, Virginia.
Norton city residents have a life expectancy of 65.0 years, which is approximately 10 years shorter than the Virginia figure of 75.1 years and 12 years shorter than the national average of 77 years. This gap represents the most significant departure from regional and national benchmarks. In other health categories, 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the city is 5.9%, which is lower than the state's 7.9% and the national 10% rate. Regarding healthcare access, the city has 82 primary care providers and 487 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while the national medians are 70 and 250 respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Norton city, 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 Norton city.
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.