Nottoway County Health Data
Nottoway County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Nottoway County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nottoway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nottoway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nottoway | 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) | 54.7% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nottoway | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nottoway County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nottoway County Adult Health Ratings Differ From National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Nottoway County, Virginia.
In Nottoway County, 23.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This metric is the county's most distinct health indicator compared to broader benchmarks. Life expectancy is 72.6 years, shorter than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national mark of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, exceeding the state's 7.9% and nearing the national 10% level. Access to medical care includes 39 primary care providers and 122 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Nottoway 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 Nottoway 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.