The healthiest jurisdictions in Virginia (shown in white) are concentrated in Northern Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, Roanoke/Blacksburg, Charlottesville and exurban counties surrounding Richmond… oh, and Virginia Beach. The least healthiest counties? Pretty much where you’d expect, in Southside and Southwest.
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Visit the website for details by county: premature death, poor physical health days, low birthweight, smoking, obesity, excessive drinking, STDs and a whole lot more.
Hat tip: LarryG
— JAB
