Gilmer County Health Data
Gilmer County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.6
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 Gilmer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gilmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gilmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gilmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.1% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gilmer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gilmer County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gilmer County reports higher uninsured rates compared to state average
Health data brief for Gilmer County, West Virginia.
In Gilmer County, 9.1% of residents are uninsured, a rate higher than the West Virginia state average of 7.6%, though still below the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 24.3% of residents report poor or fair health status, compared to the 17% national average. Health provider access shows 41 primary care providers and 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers are below the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Factual data regarding these health indicators is maintained by the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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.