McDowell County Health Data

McDowell County has a health score of 15/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 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.

Life expectancy in McDowell County is 65.1 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making McDowell County below the state average.

McDowell County's health score of 15/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 65.1 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4% vs. 7.6% statewide.

Key health factors for McDowell County include: life expectancy (65.1 years), uninsured rate (10.4%), and primary care physician access (27:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 46:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 15/100 ("Below Average"), McDowell County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 65.1 years. 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

McDowell County's health score of 15/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. The uninsured rate of 10.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.