Boone County Health Data
Boone County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.4%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.8 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
42.2
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 Boone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.4% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.3% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.1% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.0% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boone County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio low in Boone County
Health data brief for Boone County, West Virginia.
The mental health provider ratio in Boone County is 44 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical metric sits alongside a life expectancy of 68.9 years, which is lower than both the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 27.4% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 33 per 100,000, less than half the national median of 70. Despite these clinical figures, the uninsured rate is 6.9%, which is lower than the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.