Mingo County Health Data
Mingo County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
241
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
29.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.0 per 100K
Dentists
30.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.5
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 Mingo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.8% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 36.0% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 28.0% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 8.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mingo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 26.6% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 48.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mingo County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Mingo County trails state and national benchmarks
Health data brief for Mingo County, West Virginia.
In Mingo County, life expectancy is 65.8 years, which is lower than the West Virginia average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows there are 13 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability stands at 241 per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. For health coverage, 9.5% of the population is uninsured, compared to a state average of 7.6% and a national average of 10%. Additionally, 29.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.