Grant County Health Data
Grant County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Grant County, West Virginia
Grant lives slightly below national average
Grant County's life expectancy of 74.3 years falls about 1.8 years short of the U.S. average of 76.1 years, reflecting broader rural health challenges. With 25.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces above-average health burden despite strong provider infrastructure.
Outperforming the West Virginia average
At 74.3 years, Grant's life expectancy exceeds the state average of 72.2 years by 2.1 years, placing it in the stronger half of West Virginia counties. The county's 25.7% poor/fair health rate is slightly above state median, suggesting manageable but persistent chronic disease.
Provider strength, regional resilience
Grant's 74.3-year life expectancy ranks above Fayette (69.8 years) and Greenbrier (71.4 years), though behind Doddridge (76.8 years) and Gilmer (75.2 years). The county's robust provider network—64 primary care and 137 mental health providers per 100,000—sets it apart as a regional access hub.
Access and coverage both stronger
Grant County boasts 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above county averages—plus 137 mental health providers, ensuring robust care availability. The 8.6% uninsured rate is slightly above state average, but strong provider presence means insured residents can access care relatively easily.
Secure coverage in a provider-rich county
With excellent provider networks already in place, getting insured in Grant County ensures you can access care without delay. Compare plans at healthcare.gov or call local clinics for enrollment help to guarantee you're covered and connected to available services.
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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.