Roane County Health Data

Roane County, West Virginia

Health Score

27/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 72.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

State avg 7.6%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

80

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Roane County, West Virginia

Roane County lags behind national health trends

At 72.7 years, Roane County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 75.1 years by 2.4 years. Nearly 30% of residents report poor or fair health, marking one of the highest rates in the region and double the national average.

Roane ranks among West Virginia's sickest

With a life expectancy just 0.5 years above the state average of 72.2 years, Roane's health profile mirrors statewide struggles. Its poor/fair health rate of 29.8% ranks among the worst in West Virginia, indicating concentrated chronic disease burden.

Roane's health crisis stands out regionally

Roane's 72.7-year life expectancy significantly trails Tucker County (75.1 years) and Tyler County (74.8 years), and its poor/fair health rate of 29.8% is the highest in this county set. The disparity suggests unique local barriers to health and healthcare.

Limited primary care, rising uninsured rates

Roane has 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and a concerning 9.0% uninsured rate—highest among these counties. With just 80 mental health providers per 100K, behavioral health support is scarce for a population facing significant health challenges.

Getting insured protects your health and wallet

One in 11 Roane County residents lacks health coverage, delaying care and increasing medical debt. Visit healthcare.gov today to find an affordable plan—coverage opens doors to the preventive and chronic care your county urgently needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Roane County, WV?
Roane County has a health score of 27/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #45 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 Roane County?
Life expectancy in Roane County is 72.7 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making Roane County above the state average.
How does Roane County health compare to the West Virginia average?
Roane County's health score of 27/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0% vs. 7.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Roane County?
Key health factors for Roane County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (9.0%), and primary care physician access (58:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 80:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Roane County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 27/100 ("Below Average"), Roane County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 9.0% 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 Roane County?
Roane County's health score of 27/100 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.