Barbour County Health Data
Barbour County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Barbour County, West Virginia
Life expectancy lags behind national average
Barbour County residents live to an average of 72.0 years, about 6 years below the U.S. average of 78.0 years. Nearly one in four residents (25.6%) report poor or fair health, indicating significant chronic disease burden in the community.
Tracking slightly below West Virginia average
Barbour's 72.0-year life expectancy falls just short of West Virginia's 72.2-year state average, placing it in the middle tier of the state's 55 counties. The county's uninsured rate of 7.6% matches the state average exactly, suggesting comparable insurance coverage access.
Similar health outcomes to neighboring counties
Barbour's life expectancy and health metrics closely resemble those of Braxton County (73.5 years) and Calhoun County (71.5 years), reflecting similar socioeconomic conditions across central West Virginia. The county has 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—modestly below Berkeley County's 42 but on par with Boone County's 33.
Adequate mental health services, limited primary care
Barbour offers 124 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, better than most rural West Virginia counties, but only 32 primary care providers per 100,000. With 7.6% of residents uninsured, many residents depend on Medicaid and community health centers for routine care.
Check your coverage options today
If you're among Barbour's uninsured residents, visit healthcare.gov or contact the West Virginia Medicaid office to explore coverage options. Open enrollment periods and income-based assistance programs may help you find affordable health insurance.
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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.