Hardy County Health Data
Hardy County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
91.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.1
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 Hardy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.0% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.7% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardy County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access in Hardy County shows notable disparity
Health data brief for Hardy County, West Virginia.
Hardy County reports 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is similarly lower than national benchmarks, with 77 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 7.6% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 72.7 years, which is just above the state average of 72.2 years and below the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.6% of adults report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from federal health databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hardy County, West Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hardy County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.