Berkeley County Health Data
Berkeley County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Berkeley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berkeley County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Berkeley County life expectancy exceeds West Virginia state average
Health data brief for Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Residents in Berkeley County have a life expectancy of 73.3 years, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years. However, this figure remains below the national average of approximately 77 years. The county’s health landscape includes an uninsured rate of 7.2%, which is lower than the state average of 7.6% and the national mark of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health among adults stand at 19.2%, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical access, the primary care provider ratio is 42 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 208 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many neighboring counties. 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.