Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 91.4 per 100K
Dentists
20.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.5
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 63.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Primary Care Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Washington County, Virginia.
Washington County has 91 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports 244 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy is 74.3 years, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 18.4% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. 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.