Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
72.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Monroe County lags national median
Health data brief for Monroe County, West Virginia.
Monroe County has 73 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is 41 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. About 23.6% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.3 years, which is similar to the West Virginia average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, 8.1% of residents are uninsured, compared to a state average of 7.6% and a national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Monroe County, West Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Monroe County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.