Patrick County Health Data
Patrick County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Patrick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Patrick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Patrick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Patrick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Patrick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Patrick County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Patrick County Mental Health Provider Availability Below National Median
Health data brief for Patrick County, Virginia.
Patrick County has 69 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. This statistic stands out as the county's primary health care gap. The county also reports 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well under the national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.2 years, compared to 75.1 years for the state and 77 years for the nation. Approximately 19.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, which is slightly higher than the Virginia average of 7.9% but lower than the national 10% figure. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Patrick 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 Patrick 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.