Wise County Health Data
Wise County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
106.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.4 per 100K
Dentists
11.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.8
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 Wise County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 37.9% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.3% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wise | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wise County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wise County Reports Higher Rates of Fair and Poor Health
Health data brief for Wise County, Virginia.
In Wise County, 22.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 70.8 years, which is over four years shorter than the Virginia state average of 75.1 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 8.3% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 7.9% but lower than the national average of 10%. The county has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 151 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These metrics are part of the latest standardized reporting for health outcomes across Virginia. 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.