Brooke County Health Data
Brooke County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.5
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 Brooke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brooke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brooke County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Brooke County maintains state's lowest uninsured rate
Health data brief for Brooke County, West Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Brooke County is 5.7%, which is notably lower than the West Virginia state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. This coverage rate persists despite a clinical provider landscape that includes 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 47 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are among the lowest ratios in the state and well below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The data shows a life expectancy of 73.1 years, which is slightly above the state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 22.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Brooke County, West Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Brooke County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.