Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.0
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pulaski County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Benchmark
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Virginia.
Pulaski County maintains 51 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is the county's most distinctive data point relative to national norms. The average life expectancy for residents is 73.6 years, which is lower than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a 17% national average. The county's uninsured rate is 6.5%, lower than both the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, the primary care provider ratio is 33 per 100,000, which is less than half of the national median of 70. These numbers summarize the current health status and medical infrastructure available in the county. Explore state-level data.
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.