Prince George County Health Data
Prince George County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Prince George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Prince George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Prince George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 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
| Measure | Prince George | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.