Suffolk County
VirginiaFIPS 51800
Pop. 94,3242 HospitalsSVI 0.48RUCC 1 (Metro)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Suffolk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.2% | 12.0% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.5% | 38.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.4% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.7 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,290.439 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
86
Primary Care Physicians
85.4 per 100k
172
NPs & PAs
170.9 per 100k
50
Dentists
175
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$10,922.72
Medicare Per Capita
1864.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Suffolk County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.8% | — | |
| Depression | 21.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.5% | — | |
| Disability | 32.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.48
Socioeconomic Status0.47
Household Composition & Disability0.46
Minority Status & Language0.88
Housing Type & Transportation0.28
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 Suffolk County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk | 18 | |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk | 168 |
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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.