Cabell County Health Data
Cabell County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Cabell County, West Virginia
Low life expectancy despite urban resources
Cabell County's 69.5-year life expectancy trails both West Virginia (72.2 years) by 2.7 years and the U.S. average (78.0 years) by 8.5 years. With 25.1% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces significant health disparities despite being home to Marshall University and major hospitals.
Urban county ranks below state average
Cabell County's 69.5-year life expectancy places it in the lower half of West Virginia's 55 counties, an unexpected result given its urban Huntington population and healthcare infrastructure. The 7.8% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 7.6%.
Opioid crisis shadow over otherwise resourced area
Cabell's 69.5-year life expectancy falls between Boone (68.9) and Calhoun (71.5), suggesting shared regional challenges despite Cabell's significantly larger provider base. The county's health outcomes trail less-resourced neighbors like Braxton (73.5) and Berkeley (73.3).
Unmatched provider capacity, persistent health crises
Cabell County leads these eight counties with 168 primary care and 386 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—reflecting Huntington's urban medical presence and Marshall University resources. Yet opioid overdoses and substance use disorders continue driving down life expectancy despite abundant care options.
Use Cabell's resources to get covered
Cabell's healthcare infrastructure makes it easier to find coverage and care than most West Virginia counties. Visit Marshall University's health clinics or Huntington area federally qualified health centers to explore affordable insurance and treatment options.
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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.