Wythe County Health Data

Wythe County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #66 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Wythe County is 72.6 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Wythe County below the state average.

Wythe County's health score of 56/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 7.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Wythe County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (43:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 267:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Wythe County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Wythe County's health score of 56/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.