Hampshire County Health Data
Hampshire County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.7 per 100K
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 Hampshire County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.0% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hampshire County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hampshire County primary care provider availability trailing national median
Health data brief for Hampshire County, West Virginia.
In Hampshire County, there are 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios also follow this trend, with 97 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy of 74.5 years is higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, slightly above the state average of 7.6% but lower than the national rate of 10%. About 25.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.