Raleigh County Health Data

Raleigh County, West Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Raleigh falls short of national health benchmarks

At 69.5 years, Raleigh County's life expectancy lags nearly 6 years behind the U.S. average of 75.1 years. One in four residents reports poor or fair health, compared to roughly one in six nationally, signaling deeper wellness challenges across the population.

Among West Virginia's lower-performing counties

Raleigh ranks below the state average life expectancy of 72.2 years, making it one of the state's health outliers. With a poor/fair health rate of 25.7%, the county exceeds the state median, indicating concentrated health disparities.

Raleigh versus surrounding Appalachian counties

Raleigh's 69.5-year life expectancy trails nearby Tucker County (75.1 years) and Tyler County (74.8 years) by 5+ years, though it edges out Summers County (69.4 years) by just months. The gap reflects geographic variation in healthcare access and chronic disease burden across the region.

Solid primary care, but gaps remain

Raleigh County has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above the state average—yet 7.9% remain uninsured. Mental health providers at 294 per 100K offer robust psychiatric support, but ongoing access barriers persist for low-income and rural populations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Raleigh County, WV?
Raleigh County has a health score of 26/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #47 out of 55 counties in West Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Raleigh County?
Life expectancy in Raleigh County is 69.5 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making Raleigh County below the state average.
How does Raleigh County health compare to the West Virginia average?
Raleigh County's health score of 26/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 69.5 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 7.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Raleigh County?
Key health factors for Raleigh County include: life expectancy (69.5 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (77:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 294:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Raleigh County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 26/100 ("Below Average"), Raleigh County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.5 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County's health score of 26/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.