Randolph County Health Data
Randolph County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.7%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 Randolph County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.2% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 32.3% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.8% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Randolph | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.7% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Randolph County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Randolph County Mental Health Provider Numbers Trail National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Randolph County, West Virginia.
There are 132 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents in Randolph County. This figure is just over half of the national median of 250 providers per 100,000 people. While mental health access lags national trends, the county's primary care ratio of 76 per 100,000 residents is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 7.4% of residents are uninsured, a rate lower than both the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 22.7% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. 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.