Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.3
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 32.0% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider access limited in Marshall County
Health data brief for Marshall County, West Virginia.
Marshall County reports 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health specialized care, the county has 27 providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 74.3 years, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Health coverage data shows 6.3% of the population is uninsured, compared to a state average of 7.6% and a national rate of 10%. Additionally, 21.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. 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.