Pittsylvania County Health Data
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 8.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 Pittsylvania County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pittsylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pittsylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pittsylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pittsylvania | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pittsylvania 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
Primary Care Provider Shortage Sharpest in Pittsylvania County
Health data brief for Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Pittsylvania County has 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. This represents the county's widest deviation from standard health benchmarks. The mental health provider ratio is 30 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 74.9 years, nearly reaching the Virginia average of 75.1 years and trailing the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 23.4% of adults, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate stands at 8.7%, which is higher than the Virginia average of 7.9% but lower than the national 10% mark. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania 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.