Lewis County Health Data
Lewis County, West Virginia
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
218
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lewis County, West Virginia
Lewis faces serious health challenges
At 70.3 years, Lewis County's life expectancy is 4.2 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years. With 24.6% reporting poor or fair health—nearly 2 percentage points above the national average—Lewis struggles with chronic disease and limited health outcomes.
Struggling statewide, but not alone
Lewis's 70.3-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years below West Virginia's state average of 72.2 years, placing it in the lower third of the state. The 24.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in West Virginia, signaling acute health distress.
Worse off than regional counterparts
Lewis residents live 2.8 years fewer than Harrison County (73.1 years) and 5.6 years fewer than Jefferson County (75.9 years). With just 41 primary care providers per 100K, Lewis has fewer doctors than most neighbors, compounding the county's health disadvantage.
Sparse care access, limited coverage
Lewis's 7.2% uninsured rate sits below state average, but with only 41 primary care providers per 100K, insurance alone won't solve access gaps. Mental health support is available at 218 providers per 100K, but physical healthcare infrastructure remains stretched.
Insurance is your foundation
Lewis County residents need every advantage to manage health. Check healthcare.gov or call WV DHHR at 1-855-WVHEALTHYY to confirm coverage and find local providers—telehealth can bridge gaps when doctors are distant.
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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.