Westmoreland County Health Data
Westmoreland County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Westmoreland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 76.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Westmoreland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Westmoreland County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Significant Mental Health Provider Shortage in Westmoreland County
Health data brief for Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Westmoreland County reports 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is also limited, with 21 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Health outcomes data show that 21.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 75.3 years, slightly higher than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, which is higher than the Virginia average of 7.9% and near the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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.