Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
126
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
337
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 125.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.1% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison 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
Mental Health Care Provider Density High in Harrison County
Health data brief for Harrison County, West Virginia.
Harrison County stands out for its mental health provider density, with 337 providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is higher than the national median of 250 and contrasts with several neighboring counties. Life expectancy in the county is 73.1 years, which is slightly above the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 126 per 100,000, nearly double the national median of 70. Additionally, 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, nearly matching the state average of 7.6% and falling below the national 10% mark. See 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.