Brooke County Health Data

Brooke County, West Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Brooke County, West Virginia

Strong life expectancy, better than state average

Brooke County residents live to 73.1 years on average, outpacing West Virginia's 72.2-year state average and approaching the U.S. average of 78.0 years. Only 22.0% report poor or fair health, one of the lowest rates among these eight counties.

Upper-tier health outcomes statewide

Brooke County's 73.1-year life expectancy ranks in the upper tier of West Virginia's 55 counties. The 5.7% uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and well below the state average of 7.6%.

Strong health outcomes despite provider gaps

Brooke's 73.1-year life expectancy and 22.0% poor/fair health rate rival Berkeley County's 73.3 and 19.2%, though Brooke trails Berkeley on mental health provider capacity. The county's excellent uninsured rate of 5.7% reflects strong community health insurance coverage.

Limited provider access despite good outcomes

Brooke County has only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest among these eight counties—and 47 mental health providers. Strong health outcomes suggest residents may be traveling to neighboring counties for specialist care or have built resilience through existing resources.

Maintain your strong coverage status

Brooke's 5.7% uninsured rate is a community achievement, but 5.7% still represents gaps. If you're among the uninsured or your coverage is about to lapse, visit healthcare.gov to ensure continuous protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brooke County, WV?
Brooke County has a health score of 49/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #11 out of 55 counties in West Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Brooke County?
Life expectancy in Brooke County is 73.1 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making Brooke County above the state average.
How does Brooke County health compare to the West Virginia average?
Brooke County's health score of 49/100 is above the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7% vs. 7.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Brooke County?
Key health factors for Brooke County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (5.7%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 47:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brooke County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 49/100 ("Below Average"), Brooke County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Brooke County healthier than the West Virginia average?
Brooke County's health score of 49/100 exceeds the West Virginia average of 37/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Brooke County has better primary care access (23:1 ratio) than the state average (54:1).

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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.