An estimated 1,086,888 people in Virginia live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

49,537
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
184,138
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
853,204
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

11 congressional districts in Virginia

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
VA-08106,6484,86118,06783,718
VA-01104,8764,77617,76682,324
VA-03102,2334,66117,32080,252
VA-0599,6564,53816,88478,235
VA-0698,9724,51216,76977,690
VA-0797,1344,42716,45976,251
VA-0996,7874,41516,39875,973
VA-0496,1894,38516,29475,511
VA-0295,3644,34616,15474,858
VA-1195,2054,34016,13074,739
VA-1093,8244,27615,89773,653

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

1 headache center or program in Virginia

Headache Programs — Level 2

Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond

Richmond, VA

1 providers · 1 UCNS-certified

www.pediatricheadachecenterofrichmond.com

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in Virginia require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in Virginia have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. Virginia Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/virginia Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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