Hardy County Health Data
Hardy County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Hardy County, West Virginia
Hardy faces significant national gaps
Hardy County's 72.7-year life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 3.4 years, reflecting rural health challenges across Appalachia. At 26.6%, Hardy's poor/fair health rate is among the highest, indicating elevated chronic disease burden in the county.
Slightly above state average
Hardy's 72.7-year life expectancy edges just 0.5 years above the West Virginia average of 72.2 years, placing it near state median. However, the 26.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds state norms, suggesting higher-than-average chronic disease despite modest life expectancy gains.
Regional health challenges persist
Hardy's 72.7-year life expectancy ranks above only Fayette (69.8 years) and Greenbrier (71.4 years) in the region, trailing all other neighbors significantly. The 26.6% poor/fair health rate is the worst among all surveyed counties, signaling concentrated health challenges in Hardy.
Provider scarcity limits care access
Hardy has just 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in the region—creating significant barriers to routine and preventive care. With an 8% uninsured rate above state average and minimal primary care availability, residents face compounded access challenges for basic health services.
Coverage is essential in Hardy County
With the fewest primary care providers and above-average uninsured rates, having insurance in Hardy County is critical for accessing available care. Check healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, and local health program options that can connect you to resources.
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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.