Staunton County
VirginiaFIPS 51790
Pop. 25,7501 HospitalSVI 0.60RUCC 3 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Staunton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.3% | 12.0% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.9% | 38.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.7 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,560.068 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
54.0 per 100k
60
NPs & PAs
231.5 per 100k
22
Dentists
306
Hospital Beds
11.8 per 1,000
$11,825.06
Medicare Per Capita
1216.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Staunton County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.8% | — | |
| Depression | 24.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.8% | — | |
| Disability | 33.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.60
Socioeconomic Status0.53
Household Composition & Disability0.47
Minority Status & Language0.53
Housing Type & Transportation0.75
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 Staunton County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western State Hospital | Staunton | 246 |
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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.