Preston County Health Data
Preston County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.1%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
81.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.8 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.6
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 Preston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Preston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.7% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Preston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Preston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Preston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.8% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Preston County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Preston County mental health provider ratio stands at 38
Health data brief for Preston County, West Virginia.
Preston County reports 38 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 70, with 38 providers per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, which is longer than the West Virginia state figure of 72.2 years but remains below the national mark of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 25.1% of the population, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.4%, which is higher than the state figure of 7.6% but lower than the 10% seen across the nation. These data points provide a statistical overview of the county's health environment. 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.