Russell County Health Data
Russell County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
66.3
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 Russell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Russell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Russell County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor or Fair Health Rates in Russell County Exceed National Average
Health data brief for Russell County, Virginia.
In Russell County, 22.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.1 years, which is lower than both the state average of 75.1 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider density is 35 per 100,000 residents, exactly half of the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 110 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. This administrative data highlights health status and access indicators for the county relative to state and national norms. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.