Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Mineral County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 32.3% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mineral County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mineral County uninsured rate remains below state and national figures
Health data brief for Mineral County, West Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Mineral County is 5.4%, which is lower than the 7.6% state average and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 73.5 years, higher than the West Virginia average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care access shows 30 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 86 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Around 21.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is 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.