Mason County Health Data
Mason County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.1 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
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.4%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Mason County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 33.7% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.2% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mason County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mason County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Mason County, West Virginia.
In Mason County, the mental health provider ratio is 36 per 100,000 residents, which is far lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. About 24.4% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 71.1 years, trailing both the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, 6.4% of residents lack insurance, which is lower than the 7.6% seen across West Virginia and the 10% national average. 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.