Barbour County Health Data
Barbour County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
51.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Barbour County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barbour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.5% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barbour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barbour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barbour | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barbour County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low primary care provider ratio in Barbour County
Health data brief for Barbour County, West Virginia.
Primary care provider availability in Barbour County stands at 32 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical capacity is part of a broader health profile where the life expectancy is 72.0 years. This lifespan is comparable to the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but remains lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 25.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 124 per 100,000, roughly half the national median of 250. Regarding insurance, the county matches the state average with an uninsured rate of 7.6%, which is lower than the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.