Pocahontas County Health Data
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
114.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.0 per 100K
Dentists
25.5
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 Pocahontas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pocahontas 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
Pocahontas County reports 28.1 percent in poor or fair health
Health data brief for Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
In Pocahontas County, 28.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than both the West Virginia state average and the national mark of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.2 years, matching the state result exactly but trailing the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9%, which is higher than the state figure of 7.6% and nearly equal to the national figure of 10%. Regarding medical providers, there are 51 primary care providers and 64 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. These numbers are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers. These metrics are compiled from federal datasets. 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.