Ritchie County Health Data
Ritchie County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.9%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.9
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 Ritchie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ritchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ritchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ritchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ritchie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.3% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ritchie 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
Ritchie County Primary Care Provider Access Significantly Below National Median
Health data brief for Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Ritchie County records 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70. Similarly, the county has 49 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250. Reported health status also varies from broader benchmarks, with 28.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health compared to the 17% national average. The life expectancy in Ritchie County is 73.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.5%, which is higher than the state average of 7.6% but below the national rate of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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.