Rockbridge County Health Data
Rockbridge County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
5
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Rockbridge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockbridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockbridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockbridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockbridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockbridge County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rockbridge County Records Minimal Local Mental Health Provider Density
Health data brief for Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Rockbridge County has 5 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, representing a small fraction of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 76.2 years, which is slightly above the state average of 75.1 but below the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 93 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70. Approximately 18.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is just above the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of the current health landscape and available provider capacity within the county limits. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge 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.