Wise County Health Data
Wise County, Virginia
Health Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County faces severe health challenges
Wise County's 70.8-year life expectancy ranks among the nation's lowest, trailing the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 5.6 years. More than 22% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate among these five Virginia communities—reflecting widespread chronic disease.
Virginia's worst health outcomes in Wise
Wise County's 70.8-year life expectancy falls 4.3 years below Virginia's 75.1-year average, making it one of the state's most challenged communities. The 22.2% poor/fair health rate is dramatically higher than the state norm, indicating acute population health disparities.
Wise County significantly trails regional peers
Wise County's 70.8-year life expectancy lags every neighboring county: Williamsburg (78.7), York (80.9), and Wythe (72.6), revealing the depth of local health challenges. The county's 22.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds all regional comparisons, suggesting concentrated disease burden.
Limited providers compound access barriers
Wise County's 8.3% uninsured rate slightly exceeds Virginia's average, but the deeper challenge is provider scarcity: just 22 primary care providers per 100K residents, half the state-level adequacy. Mental health support is also limited at 151 providers per 100K, constraining behavioral health access.
Wise County residents deserve coverage support
Eight percent of Wise County residents lack health insurance, and providers are limited—making coverage essential. Check healthcare.gov for subsidized plans or contact the Virginia Department of Social Services for Medicaid eligibility in your area.
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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.