Logan County Health Data
Logan County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
66.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
66.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.7
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 Logan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 36.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.6% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.2% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.1% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Logan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Logan 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
Logan County Life Expectancy Over Ten Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Logan County, West Virginia.
The most distinctive data point for Logan County is its life expectancy of 66.2 years. This figure is significantly shorter than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and more than a decade below the national average of approximately 77 years. Other health indicators in the county include a poor or fair health rate of 29.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Logan County is 8.4%, compared to the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70, and 130 mental health providers per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. 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.