Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.2 per 100K
Dentists
1.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 7.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Life Expectancy Approaches National Benchmark
Health data brief for Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Jefferson County reports a life expectancy of 75.9 years, the highest among this group of West Virginia counties. While this is lower than the national average of 77 years, it is nearly four years longer than the state average of 72.2 years. The county also shows an uninsured rate of 6.4%, which is below the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. In terms of medical access, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 137 mental health providers per 100,000. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Explore state-level data.
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.