Ohio County Health Data
Ohio County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
401
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 131.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Ohio County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 8.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ohio | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ohio 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
Ohio County mental health provider ratio reaches 401 per 100K
Health data brief for Ohio County, West Virginia.
Ohio County has 401 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is much higher than the national median of 250 providers. Primary care provider availability is also higher than national levels, with 132 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. The county life expectancy is 73.2 years, which is longer than the West Virginia state result of 72.2 years but shorter than the 77-year national mark. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 18.5% of the population, which is close to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in Ohio County is 6.5%, which is lower than the state result of 7.6% and the national result of 10%. These metrics represent documented clinical and population health statistics. 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.