Virginia Beach County
VirginiaFIPS 51810
Pop. 459,4703 HospitalsSVI 0.31RUCC 1 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Virginia Beach County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.0% | 12.0% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.9% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.1 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,864.424 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
335
Primary Care Physicians
73.8 per 100k
739
NPs & PAs
162.9 per 100k
372
Dentists
547
Hospital Beds
1.2 per 1,000
$11,048.46
Medicare Per Capita
1783.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Virginia Beach County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.3% | — | |
| Depression | 23.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | — | |
| COPD | 5.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.2% | — | |
| Disability | 28.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 21.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.31
Socioeconomic Status0.27
Household Composition & Disability0.35
Minority Status & Language0.78
Housing Type & Transportation0.24
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 Virginia Beach County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach | 160 | |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach | 276 | |
| Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center | Virginia Beach | 100 |
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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.