Health Profile of Campbell County, Virginia
Campbell County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Campbell County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Campbell County is 76.5 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.3% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,570 residents in Campbell County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,340 480 men · 860 women
- 75–84 3,304 1,368 men · 1,936 women
- 65–74 6,227 2,945 men · 3,282 women
- 50–64 11,699 5,550 men · 6,149 women
Younger residents
10,665 residents in Campbell County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,209 1,605 boys · 1,605 girls
- 7–12 3,222 1,663 boys · 1,558 girls
- 3–7 2,503 1,243 boys · 1,261 girls
- 0–3 1,731 772 boys · 958 girls
About 4,044 residents in Campbell County (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.8% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Campbell County are about the same as in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.7% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Campbell County are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,463 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 995,093 minutes a day and 363.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Campbell County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.03 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Campbell County | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Campbell County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Campbell County, VA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Campbell County, VA is the 2nd largest of the 5 counties compared here, 55,757 residents against a local median of 32,558. The measure that sets Campbell County, VA apart most is uninsured: 4.7%, 30% below the local median of 6.7%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 1.2% on uninsured, so Campbell County, VA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Campbell County, VA has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County, VA | 55,757 | 76.5 yrs #4/5 | 4.7% #1/5 | 39.8% #4/5 |
| Appomattox County, VA | 16,605 | 77.2 yrs | 6.6% | 36.6% |
| Amherst County, VA | 31,478 | 76.7 yrs | 6.8% | 37.4% |
| Bedford County, VA | 81,013 | 77.7 yrs | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| Halifax County, VA | 33,638 | 75.9 yrs | 6.8% | 39.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Campbell County, Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Campbell County, Virginia.
Is Campbell County, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Campbell County, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Campbell County, Virginia one of the healthiest counties in Virginia?
Campbell County ranks 81st healthiest out of 133 counties in Virginia by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Campbell County, Virginia?
People in Campbell County, Virginia can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of Campbell County, Virginia residents are uninsured?
4.7% of residents in Campbell County, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 2.2 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Campbell County, Virginia residents are obese?
39.8% of adults in Campbell County, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.4 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Campbell County, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,463 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 995,093 minutes a day and 363.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Campbell County is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 9.03 lifetimes a year.
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