Surry County

VirginiaFIPS 51181

Pop. 6,5610 HospitalsSVI 0.45RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Surry County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricSurry CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.2%12.0%
Adult Obesity39.4%38.6%
Uninsured Rate6.5%7.9%
PCPs per 10K1.56.0
Premature Death (YPLL)9,577.796

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

2
Primary Care Physicians
30.3 per 100k
2
NPs & PAs
30.3 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,308.47
Medicare Per Capita
2011.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorSurry CountyState Avg 
Diabetes17.8%
Obesity41.0%
Depression21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress16.3%
COPD8.8%
Current Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
Stroke5.0%
High Blood Pressure46.5%
Poor General Health23.4%
Disability36.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.6%
Binge Drinking11.8%
Uninsured8.1%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Surry County has no hospital. 65 of Virginia's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.45
Socioeconomic Status0.51
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.84
Housing Type & Transportation0.20

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Surry County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Riverside Doctors' Hospital of WilliamsburgJames City4011.7 mi
The Pavilion at Williamsburg PlaceJames City5715.8 mi
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterJames City14516.7 mi
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate HospitalNewport News11020.3 mi
Riverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News56622.8 mi

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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.