New Kent County
VirginiaFIPS 51127
Pop. 22,9451 HospitalSVI 0.00RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | New Kent County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.8% | 12.0% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.5% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.9 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,504.851 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
5
Primary Care Physicians
19.1 per 100k
18
NPs & PAs
68.9 per 100k
7
Dentists
74
Hospital Beds
2.8 per 1,000
$12,080.19
Medicare Per Capita
1499.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | New Kent County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.3% | — | |
| Depression | 22.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 16.7% | — | |
| Disability | 28.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 21.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.00
Socioeconomic Status0.01
Household Composition & Disability0.01
Minority Status & Language0.57
Housing Type & Transportation0.01
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
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in New Kent County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Hospital Llc | New Kent | 94 |
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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.