Smyth County Health Data
Smyth County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
226
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.9 per 100K
Dentists
27.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
60.8
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 Smyth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Smyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 34.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Smyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Smyth | 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) | 54.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 8.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Smyth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Smyth County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Smyth County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Smyth County, Virginia.
Life expectancy in Smyth County is 70.8 years, nearly six years shorter than the national average of 77 years and more than four years shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years. This metric coincides with a poor or fair health rate of 23.6%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of medical staffing, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 226 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in Smyth County matches the Virginia state average of 7.9%, which remains lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Smyth County, Virginia
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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.