Greenbrier County Health Data
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 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
150
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
116.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 150.3 per 100K
Dentists
18.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.5
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 Greenbrier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greenbrier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 31.6% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greenbrier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greenbrier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greenbrier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.6% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greenbrier County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greenbrier County primary care provider ratio doubles national median
Health data brief for Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Greenbrier County maintains 150 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, mental health provider availability is 156 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 71.4 years, slightly below the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, exceeding the state average of 7.6% but lower than the national 10% average. Additionally, 23.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These statistics are derived from current NPPES and CDC data sets. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.