Stafford County Health Data
Stafford County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Stafford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stafford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stafford 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
Stafford County Records Low Uninsured Rate Among Residents
Health data brief for Stafford County, Virginia.
In Stafford County, 6.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. The county also shows a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, Stafford County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 128 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. 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.