Virginia Beach city Health Data
Virginia Beach city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
273
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 71.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.2
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 Virginia Beach city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Virginia Beach city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Virginia Beach city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Virginia Beach city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.6% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 9.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Virginia Beach city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Virginia Beach city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access High in Virginia Beach City
Health data brief for Virginia Beach city, Virginia.
Virginia Beach city reports 273 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 and the state averages for many other Virginia jurisdictions. The city also reports 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which slightly exceeds the national median of 70. Health outcomes include a life expectancy of 78.7 years, higher than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 13.6% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
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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.