Shenandoah County Health Data
Shenandoah County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.9
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 Shenandoah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shenandoah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shenandoah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shenandoah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shenandoah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shenandoah 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
Shenandoah County Records Low Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Mental health provider availability in Shenandoah County sits at 82 per 100,000 residents, a count roughly one-third of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 34 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 70. Regarding insurance coverage, 8.6% of the population is uninsured, a rate higher than the Virginia state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 18.5%, compared to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is higher than the Virginia average of 75.1 years but slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. 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.