Wythe County Health Data
Wythe County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
267
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.3
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 Wythe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wythe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wythe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wythe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wythe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wythe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wythe County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Wythe County, Virginia.
Wythe County records an uninsured rate of 7.2%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 7.9% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, shorter than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.2% of adults report fair or poor health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The county has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 267 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. While the mental health provider ratio is slightly higher than the national median of 250, the primary care ratio remains below the national median of 70. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and NPPES registries. 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.