Cabell County Health Data
Cabell County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
28/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
168
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
386
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 168.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.1
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 Cabell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cabell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.7% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 33.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cabell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cabell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cabell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cabell County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High concentration of mental health providers in Cabell County
Health data brief for Cabell County, West Virginia.
Cabell County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 386 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a high primary care provider ratio of 168 per 100,000, more than double the national median of 70. Despite these provider levels, life expectancy in the county is 69.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 25.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Cabell is 7.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.6% but remains lower than the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cabell County, West Virginia
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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.