Medically Underserved Area Two high-priority disciplines

VA · Healthcare shortage profile

Brunswick County, VA

Home to 15,849 residents, with 6 active HRSA shortage designations.

Active HPSAs
6
Population
15,849
Peak shortage score
21.0
MUA Index
49.4
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Mid-burden verdict

According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Brunswick County holds a moderate federal shortage burden - 6 active HPSA designations, more than 54% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.

6
Active HPSA designations
2
Primary-care shortages
21
Peak severity score (of 26)
Top 46%
US counties by volume

Brunswick County vs. every real US county

Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none

6 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,289 real US counties

0–20: 3,115 real US counties (95%). This entry sits in this band. 20–40: 128 real US counties (4%). Above this entry. 40–60: 32 real US counties (1%). Above this entry. 60–80: 7 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 80–100: 2 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 100–120: 1 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 120–140: 2 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 140–160: 1 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 160–180: 0 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 180–200: 0 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 200–220: 0 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 220–240: 0 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 240–260: 0 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. 260–280: 1 real US counties (0%). Above this entry. This county 0 280 every real US county, bucketed by value

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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026

State peer position. Brunswick County falls in the upper quarter of VA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 21 of 133. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.

Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 51025. Population: 15,849.

2
Primary Care HPSAs
2
Mental Health HPSAs

Medically Underserved Area

MUA Designated
MUA Index: 49.4

Active HPSA scores

Primary Care 21.0
Mental Health 19.0
Dental 9.0

Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.

Highest-severity HPSA designations

All 6 active (designated) HPSAs in Brunswick County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.

Name Type Score
Lawrenceville Correctional Center primary_care 21.0
Southside Mhca mental_health 19.0
Brunswick County primary_care 18.0
Lawrenceville Correctional Center mental_health 12.0
Brunswick County dental 9.0
Lawrenceville Correctional Center dental 9.0

Moderate-burden reading for Brunswick County

Primary care is where Brunswick County is stretched thinnest: HRSA scores it 21.0 of 25, the county's highest severity reading and past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Mental health reads 19.0 of 25; Dental care reads 9.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 49.4, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.

Brunswick County sits in the middle of the national designation-volume distribution (above 54% of counties) with 6 active records. That is enough for a formal shortage footprint without landing in the heaviest US tier. Compare the three discipline counts (2/2/2) before assuming every care category is equally short.

Brunswick County falls in the upper quarter of VA counties by active-designation volume, at rank 21 of 133. For moderate counties, the useful move is usually a state peer check plus the score cards above, not a national superlative claim.

Brunswick County designations by care type

Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).

designations
Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs As of 2026

Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Brunswick County, VA · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.

Acting on Brunswick County's designations

Brunswick County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.

  • Brunswick County's 6 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
  • See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of VA before you draw conclusions from a single score. VA overview
  • Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker

HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.

Nearby primary-care score peers

Closest U.S. counties on active primary-care HPSA score to Brunswick County's 21.0.

Los Angeles County, CA

21.0 score 10,014,009 pop.

Cook County, IL

21.0 score 5,275,541 pop.

Maricopa County, AZ

21.0 score 4,420,568 pop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brunswick County a Medically Underserved Area?

Yes, Brunswick County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 49.4. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.

How many healthcare shortage areas does Brunswick County have?

Brunswick County, VA has 6 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 2 in primary care, 2 in mental health, and 2 in dental care, according to HRSA data.

What does Brunswick County's HPSA score of 21.0 mean?

21.0 in primary care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.

What healthcare providers are needed in Brunswick County?

Based on HRSA shortage designations, Brunswick County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.

Next read: The Primary-Care Shortage · VA state overview · NHSC loan repayment

Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 51025. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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