Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Mineral County, West Virginia
Mineral County outperforms national averages
At 73.5 years, Mineral County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by just 2.9 years—a relatively small gap for a rural Appalachian county. Only 21.7% of residents report poor or fair health, matching Marshall County and beating the national average of 17.9%, signaling effective community health management.
Among West Virginia's healthier counties
Mineral County's 73.5-year life expectancy exceeds West Virginia's 72.2-year state average by 1.3 years, placing it in the upper tier of state health rankings. The 5.4% uninsured rate is the lowest in this group and well below the state average of 7.6%, reflecting strong coverage infrastructure.
Outpaces most peers except Monongalia
Mineral County's 73.5-year life expectancy ranks second only to Monongalia County (77.6 years) and exceeds all other regional peers, from Marshall (74.3 years) to Monroe (72.3 years). The 5.4% uninsured rate is the lowest in the region, giving nearly 19 in 20 residents healthcare protection.
Moderate providers, strong mental health support
With 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Mineral County offers baseline primary care access, though demand may strain capacity in some areas. Mental health support is robust at 86 providers per 100,000, well above state average, helping residents manage behavioral health needs effectively.
Keep Mineral County healthy—stay covered
Mineral County's 5.4% uninsured rate is the best in the group, but roughly 1 in 18 residents still lack coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to verify your current plan or explore options if you're uninsured or underinsured.
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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.