Tucker County Health Data
Tucker County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.0 per 100K
Dentists
29.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
59.7
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 Tucker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tucker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 32.2% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tucker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tucker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tucker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.3% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tucker 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
Uninsured Rate in Tucker County Above State Average
Health data brief for Tucker County, West Virginia.
Tucker County has an uninsured rate of 9.3%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 7.6%. However, this rate remains lower than the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 75.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.2 years but below the national benchmark of 77 years. In terms of health status, 20.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national 17% average. Tucker County has 60 primary care providers and 136 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both metrics are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 people. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Tucker 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 Tucker 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.