Surry County Health Data
Surry County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Surry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Surry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Surry County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Limited Primary Care Provider Access in Surry County
Health data brief for Surry County, Virginia.
Surry County reports a primary care provider ratio of 15 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of other healthcare services, the county has 46 mental health providers per 100,000 people, also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy in the county is 75.6 years, which is slightly higher than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. The data shows that 20.1% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Surry County is 6.5%, a figure that is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Surry 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 Surry 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.