Summers County Health Data
Summers County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
25/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
164
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.8
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 Summers County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Summers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Summers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.4% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.9% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Summers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Summers | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.8% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Summers County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Summers County Below 70 Years
Health data brief for Summers County, West Virginia.
The average life expectancy for a resident of Summers County is 69.4 years. This figure is lower than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and more than seven years below the national average of 77 years. The county also reports 26.2% of its population in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Clinical care access includes 25 primary care providers and 164 mental health providers per 100,000 residents; both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.6% but below the national 10% average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.