Albemarle County

VirginiaFIPS 51003

Pop. 112,3952 HospitalsSVI 0.25RUCC 3 (Metro)MH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricAlbemarle CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.3%12.0%
Adult Obesity31.7%38.6%
Uninsured Rate6.5%7.9%
PCPs per 10K13.96.0
Premature Death (YPLL)5,377.816

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

163
Primary Care Physicians
140.9 per 100k
146
NPs & PAs
126.2 per 100k
121
Dentists
135
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$10,528.19
Medicare Per Capita
1418.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorAlbemarle CountyState Avg 
Diabetes9.9%
Obesity28.3%
Depression21.0%
Frequent Mental Distress14.4%
COPD5.1%
Current Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Stroke2.8%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Poor General Health14.1%
Disability27.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity19.6%
Binge Drinking14.9%
Uninsured6.6%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.25
Socioeconomic Status0.13
Household Composition & Disability0.24
Minority Status & Language0.59
Housing Type & Transportation0.51

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

Primary Care
Not Designated
Dental Health
Not Designated
!
Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Albemarle County

HospitalCityBedsType
Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville176
University of Virginia Childrens RehabCharlottesville30

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.