Prince Edward County Health Data
Prince Edward County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
299
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
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 Prince Edward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Prince Edward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Prince Edward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Prince Edward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Prince Edward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Prince Edward 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
Prince Edward County Health Self-Reporting Exceeds National Poor Health Rate
Health data brief for Prince Edward County, Virginia.
In Prince Edward County, 21.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. This self-reported health metric is the county's most distinct data point relative to national norms. The average life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, which is lower than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 8.4% of the population is uninsured, a figure higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. The county features 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Meanwhile, the mental health provider ratio is 299 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. These figures document the intersection of health status and provider availability. 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.