Randolph County Health Data
Randolph County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Randolph County, West Virginia
Randolph's health ranks above many peers
At 74.3 years, Randolph County's life expectancy approaches the U.S. average of 75.1 years, positioning it among West Virginia's healthier counties. Just 22.7% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of roughly 17%, though room for improvement remains.
Randolph outperforms most of West Virginia
With a life expectancy 2.1 years above the state average of 72.2 years, Randolph County ranks among the state's top performers. Its low poor/fair health rate of 22.7% suggests better chronic disease management and preventive care uptake.
Randolph compares well in the region
Randolph's 74.3-year life expectancy edges slightly below nearby Tucker County (75.1 years) but surpasses Raleigh County (69.5 years) by nearly 5 years. The county demonstrates that rural West Virginia communities can achieve competitive health outcomes.
Adequate primary care, tight mental health capacity
Randolph has 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and keeps its uninsured rate at 7.4%—nearly state-level. However, mental health providers at 132 per 100K lag behind larger counties, potentially limiting access to psychiatric care for residents with behavioral health needs.
Keep coverage steady for continued health
With an uninsured rate near the state average, most Randolph residents have access to care—but 7.4% remain uncovered. Verify your health insurance annually and explore marketplace options if your coverage lapses.
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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.