Berkeley County Health Data
Berkeley County, West Virginia
Health Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
208
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Berkeley County, West Virginia
Above-average life expectancy for rural West Virginia
Berkeley County residents live to 73.3 years on average, outpacing both West Virginia (72.2 years) and closing the gap with the U.S. average of 78.0 years. Only 19.2% of Berkeley residents report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among these eight counties—signaling better overall health outcomes.
Top-performing county in health metrics
Berkeley County ranks in the upper tier of West Virginia's 55 counties for life expectancy at 73.3 years. The 7.2% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average of 7.6%, suggesting stronger health insurance coverage in the community.
Healthiest outcomes among comparison counties
Berkeley's 73.3-year life expectancy and 19.2% poor/fair health rate outperform Brooke County (73.1 years, 22.0% poor/fair) and significantly exceed Boone County (68.9 years, 27.4% poor/fair). The county also leads in primary care access with 42 providers per 100,000 residents.
Best provider access in the region
Berkeley offers 42 primary care providers and 208 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—nearly double the mental health capacity of neighboring counties. This robust provider network supports easier access to preventive and behavioral health care.
Maintain your coverage year-round
Berkeley's strong uninsured rate of 7.2% reflects good health insurance uptake, but 7.2% of residents still lack coverage. Check healthcare.gov during open enrollment to ensure continuous, affordable coverage for you and your family.
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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.