Orange County Health Data
Orange County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access Lower in Orange County
Health data brief for Orange County, Virginia.
Orange County has 78 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-third of the national median of 250. This provider ratio is the county's most notable statistical outlier when compared to national figures. The county's life expectancy is 75.2 years, aligning closely with the Virginia average of 75.1 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. About 17.5% of adults report poor or fair health, similar to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, matching the state average and coming in lower than the national 10%. There are 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Orange 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 Orange 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.