Sussex County Health Data
Sussex County, Virginia
Health Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 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
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sussex County, Virginia
Sussex faces significant health challenges
At 72.2 years, Sussex County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 74.5 years by more than two years, a substantial gap. With 22.4% of residents reporting poor or fair health—among the highest rates in Virginia—the county faces serious population health pressures.
Virginia's lowest life expectancy ranks
Sussex's 72.2-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom among Virginia counties, about 3 years below the state average of 75.1 years. The county's uninsured rate of 7.9% matches the state average, meaning insurance access isn't the primary issue—health outcomes themselves need intervention.
Sussex underperforms rural peers
Sussex trails Surry County (75.6 years) by 3.4 years and even lags Westmoreland County (75.3 years) by 3.1 years despite similar rural character. Sussex does maintain more primary care providers (28 per 100K) than Surry, but mental health support is limited at just 19 per 100K.
Healthcare access exists, but health lags
Sussex offers 28 primary care providers per 100K, above some rural peers, yet residents report the poorest health outcomes in the region at 22.4% poor/fair health. Limited mental health providers (19 per 100K) may contribute to the gap, suggesting county health challenges extend beyond simple access to include behavioral health support.
Insurance is your first step
With 7.9% of Sussex residents uninsured, closing this gap could improve health outcomes across the community. Check your eligibility for Virginia Medicaid or marketplace coverage—having insurance is the foundation for better health.
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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.