Raleigh County Health Data
Raleigh County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
294
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.4
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 Raleigh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Raleigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.2% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Raleigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Raleigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Raleigh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.3% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.1% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Raleigh County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Raleigh County Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Residents in Raleigh County have an average life expectancy of 69.5 years. This figure is lower than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and falls significantly behind the national average of 77 years. Along with shorter lifespans, 25.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. The county has 7.9% of its population uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 7.6% but lower than the national 10% rate. Regarding clinical access, Raleigh County reports 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. There are 294 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, also exceeding the national median of 250. 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.