Pleasants County Health Data
Pleasants County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.2 per 100K
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 Pleasants County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pleasants | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pleasants | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pleasants | 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) | 53.3% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pleasants | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pleasants County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Pleasants County sits at 5.8 percent
Health data brief for Pleasants County, West Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Pleasants County is 5.8%, which is lower than the West Virginia state figure of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. In terms of clinical services, the county has 13 primary care providers and 81 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for the county is 74.8 years, which is longer than the 72.2 years recorded for West Virginia but shorter than the national result of 77 years. About 23.2% of residents report poor or fair health, while the national average for this metric is 17%. These figures describe the health landscape of the county using federal and state data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pleasants 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 Pleasants 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.