Winchester city Health Data
Winchester city, Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Winchester city, Virginia
Winchester's health lags national averages
Winchester residents live to 74.2 years on average—2.2 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 19% report poor or fair health, above the national benchmark of 21%, signaling elevated chronic disease burden.
Below-average health outcomes for Virginia
Winchester's 74.2-year life expectancy falls 0.9 years short of Virginia's 75.1-year average, placing it among the state's lower-performing cities. The 18.7% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state norm, indicating concentrated health challenges.
Winchester struggles compared to regional peers
Winchester's 74.2-year life expectancy trails Williamsburg (78.7 years) by 4.5 years and Wythe County (72.6 years) by 1.6 years. However, Winchester boasts exceptional provider density: 256 primary care providers and 822 mental health providers per 100K—far exceeding regional averages.
Higher uninsured rate despite provider abundance
Winchester's 10.6% uninsured rate exceeds Virginia's 7.9% average, meaning one in ten residents lacks health coverage. The city's exceptional provider network—256 primary care and 822 mental health providers per 100K—ensures access for the insured, but coverage remains a barrier for many.
Winchester residents: find affordable coverage
More than 1 in 10 Winchester residents are uninsured, the highest rate among these five counties. Visit healthcare.gov or call Virginia's insurance helpline at 1-844-VPI-HELP to explore plans and subsidies available now.
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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.