Petersburg city Health Data
Petersburg city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
64.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
64.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
597
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.1%
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 Petersburg city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Petersburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Petersburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Petersburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 81.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Petersburg city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 10.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Petersburg city nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Petersburg city Life Expectancy Significantly Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Petersburg city, Virginia.
The most notable health metric in Petersburg city is a life expectancy of 64.3 years, which is over a decade less than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.1% of adults in the city report poor or fair health, surpassing the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, slightly under the state level of 7.9% and the national mark of 10%. Access to care includes 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 70, and 597 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.