Summers County Health Data

Summers County, West Virginia

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Summers County, West Virginia

Summers faces steep health challenges

At 69.4 years, Summers County has the lowest life expectancy in this county set—5.7 years below the U.S. average of 75.1 years. Over one in four residents reports poor or fair health, nearly double the national average and indicating severe chronic disease burden.

Summers ranks among West Virginia's worst

Summers trails the state average life expectancy of 72.2 years by 2.8 years, placing it firmly in the lower tier of West Virginia health outcomes. Its poor/fair health rate of 26.2% exceeds the state median, reflecting concentrated disadvantage.

Summers' health crisis is stark and urgent

At 69.4 years, Summers has the lowest life expectancy in this eight-county set, trailing Tucker County by nearly 6 years. The county's health profile mirrors Raleigh County (69.5 years), suggesting shared regional and socioeconomic drivers of poor outcomes.

Critically short on primary care providers

Summers has just 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below county and state needs—and an 8.3% uninsured rate. Though mental health providers at 164 per 100K offer some capacity, the shortage of basic primary care limits disease prevention and early intervention.

Coverage opens the door to longer, healthier lives

With one of the state's worst health profiles, Summers County residents deserve accessible healthcare—but 8.3% remain uninsured, often due to cost. Explore Medicaid expansion and marketplace subsidies at healthcare.gov to remove financial barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Summers County, WV?
Summers County has a health score of 25/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #50 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 Summers County?
Life expectancy in Summers County is 69.4 years. The West Virginia state average is 72.2 years, making Summers County below the state average.
How does Summers County health compare to the West Virginia average?
Summers County's health score of 25/100 is below the West Virginia average of 37/100. Life expectancy is 69.4 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3% vs. 7.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Summers County?
Key health factors for Summers County include: life expectancy (69.4 years), uninsured rate (8.3%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 164:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Summers County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 25/100 ("Below Average"), Summers County faces health challenges compared to other counties in West Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 69.4 years. 8.3% 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 Summers County?
Summers County's health score of 25/100 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.