Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, West Virginia
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Hancock County uninsured rate lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Hancock County, West Virginia.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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The uninsured rate in Hancock County is 7.1%, which is lower than both the West Virginia state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.6 years, nearly matching the state average of 72.2 years but falling below the national average of 77 years. Reports of poor or fair health are at 23.5%, compared to the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, the county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 185 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. These health metrics provide a factual snapshot of the county’s current provider and insurance landscape. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Hancock County, West Virginia
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.