Petersburg County
VirginiaFIPS 51730
Pop. 33,4584 HospitalsSVI 0.97RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Petersburg County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 16.7% | 12.0% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 46.5% | 38.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.5% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.6 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 24,086.457 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
57.0 per 100k
95
NPs & PAs
285.2 per 100k
26
Dentists
928
Hospital Beds
27.9 per 1,000
$13,821.99
Medicare Per Capita
2177.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Petersburg County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 20.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 47.4% | — | |
| Depression | 21.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | — | |
| COPD | 9.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 6.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 30.4% | — | |
| Disability | 42.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 11.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.97
Socioeconomic Status0.97
Household Composition & Disability0.94
Minority Status & Language0.99
Housing Type & Transportation0.79
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Petersburg County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southside Medical Center | Petersburg | 300 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Petersburg | Petersburg | 64 | |
| Hiram W Davis Medical Center | Petersburg | 10 | |
| Poplar Springs Hospital | Petersburg | 130 |
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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.