Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Pulaski County, Virginia
Pulaski faces life expectancy challenges
At 73.6 years, Pulaski's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 2.5 years, indicating notable health headwinds. With 17.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health—below the national average of 17.3% but rising—the county shows moderate health concerns.
Below-average life expectancy in Virginia
Pulaski ranks among Virginia's lower performers with a life expectancy 1.5 years below the state average of 75.1 years. Its 17.7% poor/fair health rate sits slightly below the state median, but the longevity gap signals systemic health challenges.
Struggles versus wealthier rural counties
Pulaski's 73.6-year life expectancy trails Rappahannock (78.8 years) and Powhatan (77.9 years) by significant margins, reflecting economic and structural health differences. The county's 17.7% poor/fair health rate beats Prince Edward (21.2%) but lags most regional peers.
Scarce mental health services, modest primary care
Pulaski has 33 primary care providers and only 51 mental health providers per 100,000—among the lowest mental health capacity in this group. With a 6.5% uninsured rate below the state average of 7.9%, insurance access is strong, yet provider scarcity limits effective care pathways.
Protect your access to care
Pulaski's limited provider network means uninsured residents face even steeper barriers. Verify coverage at healthcare.gov and connect with community health centers for care coordination and mental health support.
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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.