Suffolk city Health Data
Suffolk city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Suffolk city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Suffolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Suffolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Suffolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Suffolk city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Suffolk city nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Suffolk City Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Suffolk city, Virginia.
Suffolk city reports 77 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The city's uninsured rate is 6.4%, lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the city is 75.4 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure very close to the national average of 17%. For mental health services, the city has 176 providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250. 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.