Monongalia County Health Data
Monongalia County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
390
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 133.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.1
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 Monongalia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monongalia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monongalia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 8.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monongalia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.2% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monongalia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monongalia County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monongalia County primary care provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Monongalia County records 134 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has 390 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy is 77.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years and the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, 6.2% of residents are uninsured, a lower rate than the West Virginia state average of 7.6% and the national rate of 10%. About 20.6% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which 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.