Nicholas County Health Data
Nicholas County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.5
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 Nicholas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nicholas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 33.1% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nicholas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nicholas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nicholas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.5% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nicholas 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
Nicholas County life expectancy shorter than state and national figures
Health data brief for Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Life expectancy in Nicholas County is 71.7 years, which is lower than the West Virginia state figure of 72.2 years and significantly shorter than the national result of 77 years. The county reports that 22.9% of residents are in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Regarding clinical services, there are 86 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. For mental health, the county has 141 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 7.9%, which is slightly higher than the state result of 7.6% but remains lower than the 10% national average. These figures reflect measured data points in the region. 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.