Rockingham County Health Data
Rockingham County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Rockingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rockingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rockingham County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rockingham County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Rockingham County, Virginia.
Rockingham County has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 78.1 years, higher than the state average of 75.1 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate stands at 9.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 32 per 100,000, significantly below the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. These metrics are derived from census data and provider registries for the current reporting year. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rockingham 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 Rockingham 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.