Prince George County Health Data

Prince George County, Virginia

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

20.9%

State avg 18.6%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

18.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 16.3 per 100K

Dentists

11.7

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

28.0

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 Prince George County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasurePrince GeorgeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity39.7%37.9%37.6%1.8 pts worse than state
Diabetes12.3%11.7%11.2%0.6 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure36.1%34.3%33.5%1.8 pts worse than state
Depression21.8%24.3%24.1%2.5 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePrince GeorgeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.7%15.3%16.3%0.6 pts better than state
Binge Drinking15.8%15.8%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity25.8%25.8%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePrince GeorgeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.4%77.2%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)59.6%63.2%57.3%3.6 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)75.3%76.2%73.3%0.9 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasurePrince GeorgeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.9%18.5%18.6%0.6 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration42.0%38.1%37.3%3.9 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Prince George County nationally on short sleep duration.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Primary Care Access in Prince George County Significantly Below Median

Health data brief for Prince George County, Virginia.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

Prince George County has 16 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider shortage represents the most distinctive health resource metric for the county. In contrast, life expectancy is 78.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The data indicates that 20.9% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.4%, lower than the Virginia rate of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. Regarding mental health services, the county has 152 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. These measurements highlight the specific medical landscape of the region. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Prince George 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 Prince George 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.