Grant County Health Data
Grant County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.2
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.0% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 47.3% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Health status reports in Grant County exceed national averages
Health data brief for Grant County, West Virginia.
Approximately 25.7% of adults in Grant County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, which is above the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.6%, higher than the state average of 7.6% but lower than the national average of 10%. Provider ratios include 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 70, and 137 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. This reporting is based on verified data from federal health agencies. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.