Roanoke County
VirginiaFIPS 51161
Pop. 96,9292 HospitalsSVI 0.13RUCC 2 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Roanoke County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 12.0% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.2% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.5% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 12.4 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,603.75 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
129
Primary Care Physicians
133.0 per 100k
166
NPs & PAs
171.1 per 100k
108
Dentists
110
Hospital Beds
1.1 per 1,000
$10,519.05
Medicare Per Capita
1509.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Roanoke County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.8% | — | |
| Depression | 25.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.0% | — | |
| Disability | 29.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.13
Socioeconomic Status0.07
Household Composition & Disability0.31
Minority Status & Language0.45
Housing Type & Transportation0.23
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 Roanoke County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Roanoke | 752 | |
| Catawba Hospital | Catawba | 132 | |
| Poages Mill Clinic | Roanoke | 2 |
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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.