Mercer County Health Data
Mercer County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
165
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.8 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.6
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 Mercer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 33.0% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.8% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mercer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.5% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.9% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mercer County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mercer County reports high rate of poor and fair health
Health data brief for Mercer County, West Virginia.
Mercer County reports a poor or fair health rate of 22.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for residents is 68.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.9%, slightly higher than the West Virginia average of 7.6% but lower than the national 10% rate. Regarding medical access, there are 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. For specialized care, the county has 165 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.