Winchester city Health Data
Winchester city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
256
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
822
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
71.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 255.9 per 100K
Dentists
14.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
75.1
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 Winchester city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winchester city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winchester city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winchester city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winchester city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winchester city nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Winchester City Mental Health Provider Density Far Surpasses State Norms
Health data brief for Winchester city, Virginia.
Winchester city has 822 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250. The city also maintains 256 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is well above the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the city is 74.2 years, which is shorter than the Virginia average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.6%, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% and slightly above the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures are provided by federal datasets monitoring health system capacity. 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.