Prince George County Health Data

Prince George County, Virginia

Health Score

68/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.9 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

152

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Prince George County, Virginia

Prince George tops national life expectancy

At 78.9 years, Prince George's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 2.8 years, reflecting excellent population health. Yet 20.9% of residents report poor or fair health—paradoxically high—suggesting pockets of serious health burden despite strong longevity overall.

Second-best longevity in Virginia

Prince George's 78.9-year life expectancy ranks second only to Prince William County within the state, exceeding Virginia's average of 75.1 years by 3.8 years. Its 20.9% poor/fair health rate, however, stands above the state median, creating a puzzling contrast.

Strong longevity, mixed health reports

Prince George's 78.9 years trails only Prince William (80.6 years) regionally but significantly outpaces Portsmouth (70.5 years) and Radford (74.8 years). The county's 20.9% poor/fair health rate exceeds neighboring Powhatan (13.2%), indicating health disparities within the area.

Provider shortage despite excellent life expectancy

Prince George has only 16 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest of any county in this analysis—yet achieves strong longevity outcomes. With a 6.4% uninsured rate well below the state average of 7.9%, residents have insurance but face significant barriers finding primary care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Prince George County, VA?
Prince George County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #40 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Prince George County?
Life expectancy in Prince George County is 78.9 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Prince George County above the state average.
How does Prince George County health compare to the Virginia average?
Prince George County's health score of 68/100 is above the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 78.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Prince George County?
Key health factors for Prince George County include: life expectancy (78.9 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (16:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 152:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Prince George County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Prince George County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.9 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Prince George County healthier than the Virginia average?
Prince George County's health score of 68/100 exceeds the Virginia average of 56/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Prince George County has better primary care access (16:1 ratio) than the state average (59:1).

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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.