Pittsylvania County Health Data
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pittsylvania edges toward national norms
At 74.9 years, Pittsylvania's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 76.4 years, sitting just 1.5 years below. However, 23.4% of residents report poor or fair health—nearly double the national average of ~13%—suggesting high chronic disease burden despite near-average longevity. This mismatch points to quality-of-life challenges among those who survive to older ages.
Average health, high disease burden
Pittsylvania's 74.9-year life expectancy slightly trails Virginia's state average of 75.1 years, placing it in the middle tier of Virginia counties. Yet its 23.4% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's worst, indicating that while residents live long enough, many struggle with disability and chronic conditions. This contradiction demands investigation into quality-of-life factors.
Mixed signals in Southside Virginia
Pittsylvania's 74.9-year life expectancy approximates Orange (75.2) and exceeds Patrick (72.2) by 2.7 years. But its 23.4% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Orange's 17.5%, suggesting worse underlying disease management despite similar longevity. Pittsylvania's high poor/fair rate places it among the worst in this county cohort, despite decent life expectancy.
Catastrophic primary care shortage
Pittsylvania has just 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a crisis-level shortage that ranks among Virginia's worst. This means roughly 1,250 residents per primary care doctor, forcing long waits and delaying preventive care for chronic diseases. The 8.7% uninsured rate compounds the access crisis, and mental health provision (30 per 100K) is also sparse, leaving residents managing chronic illness without adequate support.
Get insured, find a medical home
Pittsylvania's 8.7% uninsured rate is above the state average of 7.9%—a gap that matters when primary care is so scarce. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to get Medicaid or a marketplace plan, then contact the Pittsylvania Health Department for primary care referrals. Having insurance and a consistent doctor are life-saving necessities in a county with just 8 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents.
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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.