Portsmouth city Health Data
Portsmouth city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
348
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Portsmouth city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Portsmouth city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Portsmouth city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Portsmouth city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Portsmouth city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Portsmouth city nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Portsmouth City Life Expectancy Trails State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Portsmouth city, Virginia.
Average life expectancy in Portsmouth City is 70.5 years, a figure that is shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric represents the most significant divergence from broader health trends for the city. According to data, 21.1% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The city's uninsured rate stands at 7.0%, compared to 7.9% across the state and 10% nationally. In terms of healthcare access, the city has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 348 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. These figures illustrate the current distribution of health outcomes and professional resources in the area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.