Braxton County Health Data
Braxton County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Braxton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Braxton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.4% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Braxton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Braxton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 48.1% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Braxton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.8% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 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 Braxton 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
Braxton County reports high rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Braxton County, West Virginia.
Approximately 26.9% of adults in Braxton County report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is nearly ten percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment occurs in a county where life expectancy is 73.5 years, exceeding the state average of 72.2 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.2%, which is higher than the state average of 7.6% and closer to the national average of 10%. Clinical ratios show 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 99 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than their respective national medians of 70 and 250. 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.