Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison lives longer than the nation
At 73.1 years, Harrison County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 74.5 years—though the gap reflects a national trend of declining life expectancy. Just 21.7% report poor or fair health, better than the national average of 23%, signaling stronger baseline health outcomes here.
Harrison ranks strong statewide
Harrison's 73.1-year life expectancy sits above West Virginia's state average of 72.2 years, placing it in the upper tier of the state's 55 counties. The county's lower poor/fair health rate of 21.7% further distinguishes it as one of the healthier regions in West Virginia.
Better health than nearby counties
Harrison outperforms its regional neighbors: residents live over a year longer than Logan County (66.2 years) and 2.8 years longer than Lincoln County (68.7 years). Harrison's primary care provider density of 126 per 100K is also triple that of Jackson County's 36 per 100K, improving access to routine care.
High provider access, low uninsured rates
Harrison's 7.7% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average of 7.6%, meaning over 9 in 10 residents have health coverage. With 126 primary care providers and 337 mental health providers per 100K population, Harrison has robust medical infrastructure—among the best-staffed in West Virginia.
Keep coverage strong in Harrison
Harrison's high insurance rates mean most residents already have protection, but don't assume coverage is automatic. Visit healthcare.gov or WV DHHR to confirm your plan covers preventive care, prescriptions, and mental health services—and explore options if your employer coverage changes.
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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.