Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.5%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 41.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 31.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.8% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.1% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.6% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor 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
Primary Care Access in Taylor County Below National Median
Health data brief for Taylor County, West Virginia.
Taylor County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 67 per 100,000 residents, falling well below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, higher than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 7.5% of the population is uninsured, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.6% and lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 26.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.