Tazewell County Health Data
Tazewell County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
62.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.0
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 Tazewell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tazewell County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Tazewell County Trails National Average
Health data brief for Tazewell County, Virginia.
Life expectancy in Tazewell County is 70.5 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. Data shows 19.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding provider availability, the county reports 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. However, mental health provider access is 284 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.0%, slightly higher than the Virginia state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.