Roanoke city Health Data
Roanoke city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
447
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.2
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 Roanoke city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Roanoke city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Roanoke city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Roanoke city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Roanoke city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Roanoke city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Roanoke City Life Expectancy Nearly Seven Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Roanoke city, Virginia.
Roanoke city records a life expectancy of 70.2 years, nearly seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years and below the Virginia state average of 75.1 years. The city’s primary care provider ratio is 110 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider density is also above the national median at 447 per 100,000. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 8.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national norm of 17%. These health metrics represent current reported outcomes from administrative data. 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.