Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.7
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.6% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam 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
Putnam County life expectancy exceeds the West Virginia state figure
Health data brief for Putnam County, West Virginia.
Life expectancy in Putnam County is 75.4 years, which is the highest among the selected counties and longer than the West Virginia state mark of 72.2 years, though still shorter than the 77-year national result. The county has 105 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. For mental health services, there are 109 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than both the state figure of 7.6% and the national figure of 10%. Approximately 18.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is close to the 17% national average. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and HHS. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Putnam 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 Putnam 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.