Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.5% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan 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
Morgan County mental health provider numbers trail national trends
Health data brief for Morgan County, West Virginia.
Morgan County reports 79 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers. For primary care, the county recorded 52 providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median stands at 70. The local life expectancy is 73.1 years, which is slightly longer than the West Virginia state figure of 72.2 years but shorter than the national result of 77 years. Approximately 20.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate for the county is 7.6%, matching the West Virginia state figure exactly and sitting lower than the 10% national average. Data shows these health outcomes and provider metrics vary from state and national norms. 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.