Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | 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) | 59.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Primary Care Provider Ratios Define Scott County Healthcare Access
Health data brief for Scott County, Virginia.
Scott County records 33 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider rate is part of a broader health profile where 20.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy stands at 73.4 years, while the Virginia state average is 75.1 years and the national average is approximately 77 years. For mental health services, the county has 154 providers per 100,000 people, trailing the national median of 250. However, the uninsured rate in Scott County is 7.2%, which is lower than the Virginia average of 7.9% and the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Scott 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 Scott 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.