Logan County Health Data

Logan County, West Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Logan County, West Virginia

Logan faces the nation's health crisis

Logan County's 66.2-year life expectancy is 8.3 years below the U.S. average of 74.5 years—among the lowest life expectancies recorded in America. At 29.2% reporting poor or fair health, nearly 3 in 10 residents live with chronic illness or disability.

Second-worst health in West Virginia

Logan's 66.2-year life expectancy is 6 years below West Virginia's state average of 72.2 years, second only to Lincoln County. The 29.2% poor/fair health rate ranks as the second-highest in the state, reflecting a multi-generational health crisis.

Dramatically outpaced by healthier counties

Logan residents live 6.9 years fewer than Harrison County (73.1 years) and 9.7 years fewer than Jefferson County (75.9 years). With just 41 primary care providers per 100K and 130 mental health providers per 100K, Logan's healthcare workforce cannot meet the demand driven by widespread chronic disease.

Highest uninsured rate plus provider gaps

Logan's 8.4% uninsured rate is the highest in this sample, meaning roughly 1 in 12 residents lack coverage entirely. Combined with sparse provider density, uninsured residents face doubled barriers: no coverage to pay for care and no doctors nearby to receive it.

Coverage is critical in Logan

If you're uninsured in Logan, healthcare.gov and WV Medicaid (1-855-WVHEALTHYY) are your lifelines—immediate enrollment can prevent catastrophic illness and debt. Every person covered strengthens the county's ability to reverse its health decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Logan County, WV?
Logan County has a health score of 21/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 out of 55 counties in West Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Logan County?
Life expectancy in Logan County is 66.2 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making Logan County below the state average.
How does Logan County health compare to the West Virginia average?
Logan County's health score of 21/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 66.2 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 7.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Logan County?
Key health factors for Logan County include: life expectancy (66.2 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 130:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Logan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 21/100 ("Below Average"), Logan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 66.2 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Logan County?
Logan County's health score of 21/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.