Pendleton County Health Data
Pendleton County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
81.8
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 Pendleton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pendleton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pendleton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pendleton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.1% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pendleton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pendleton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pendleton County primary care provider ratio lower than national median
Health data brief for Pendleton County, West Virginia.
Pendleton County reports 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The ratio of mental health providers is 83 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, which is higher than the West Virginia state figure of 72.2 years but lower than the 77-year national average. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 23.9%, compared to the 17% national average. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is higher than the state result of 7.6% but remains lower than the national figure of 10%. These statistics are sourced from clinical registries and health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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.