Tucker County Health Data
Tucker County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Tucker County, West Virginia
Tucker's health outcomes lead the region
At 75.1 years, Tucker County matches the U.S. life expectancy exactly, making it West Virginia's healthiest county in this set. Only 20.4% report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among these eight counties—signaling strong disease prevention and care management.
Tucker stands out as a state health leader
Tucker's life expectancy of 75.1 years exceeds the state average of 72.2 years by nearly 3 years, and its poor/fair health rate of 20.4% is well below the state median. The county achieves this despite a 9.3% uninsured rate, suggesting effective community health initiatives.
Tucker leads an eight-county health comparison
Tucker's 75.1-year life expectancy tops this eight-county set, outpacing its nearest competitor, Tyler County (74.8 years), by several months. The county's low poor/fair health rate of 20.4% reflects both better healthcare access and healthier lifestyle factors.
Adequate primary care despite high uninsured rate
Tucker has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 136 mental health providers per 100K—solid capacity despite a 9.3% uninsured rate, the highest in this county set. The mismatch suggests that uninsurance may reflect employment transitions or coverage gaps rather than systemic provider shortages.
Close the coverage gap for all Tucker residents
With the highest uninsured rate in this county set at 9.3%, Tucker has an opportunity to protect more residents. Visit healthcare.gov to explore Medicaid and marketplace plans—ensuring everyone benefits from the county's strong healthcare infrastructure.
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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.