Poquoson city Health Data
Poquoson city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
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 Poquoson city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Poquoson city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Poquoson city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 6.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Poquoson city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 10.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Poquoson city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Poquoson city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poquoson city Residents Report Low Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Poquoson city, Virginia.
The most distinctive health metric in Poquoson city is an uninsured rate of 5.0%, which is notably lower than the Virginia average of 7.9% and half of the national 10% rate. Life expectancy in the city is 78.2 years, which exceeds both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult reports of poor or fair health are at 12.2%, lower than the national average of 17%. The city has 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is 79 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Poquoson city, Virginia
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Poquoson city.
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.