Fredericksburg County
VirginiaFIPS 51630
Pop. 27,9822 HospitalsSVI 0.76RUCC 1 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Fredericksburg County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.9% | 12.0% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.7% | 7.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 17.6 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,344.902 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
48
Primary Care Physicians
165.9 per 100k
232
NPs & PAs
802.0 per 100k
55
Dentists
511
Hospital Beds
17.7 per 1,000
$12,052.91
Medicare Per Capita
2101.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Fredericksburg County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.1% | — | |
| Depression | 25.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 5.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.1% | — | |
| Disability | 31.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.76
Socioeconomic Status0.59
Household Composition & Disability0.36
Minority Status & Language0.81
Housing Type & Transportation0.97
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Fredericksburg County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | 58 | |
| Mary Washington Hospital, Inc | Fredericksburg | 451 |
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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.