Rappahannock County Health Data
Rappahannock County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.0
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 Rappahannock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rappahannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rappahannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rappahannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rappahannock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rappahannock County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rappahannock County Primary Care Provider Availability Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Rappahannock County, Virginia.
Rappahannock County has 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the county's most distinctive health data point. Life expectancy for residents is 78.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 9.6%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, there are 108 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. These metrics describe the current distribution of health outcomes and medical professionals in the area. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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.