Doddridge County Health Data
Doddridge County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.0%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Doddridge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Doddridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.5% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Doddridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Doddridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Doddridge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Doddridge County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Doddridge County mental health provider access shows significant gap
Health data brief for Doddridge County, West Virginia.
Mental health provider access in Doddridge County is 13 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly below the national median of approximately 250 providers per 100,000. This data point is one of the most divergent from national norms in the region. Primary care provider availability is also noted at 13 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70. Regarding insurance, 7.7% of residents are uninsured, which is near the West Virginia state average of 7.6% and lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, exceeding the state average of 72.2 years and nearing the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.0% of adults report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Doddridge 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 Doddridge 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.