Tyler County Health Data
Tyler County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.6%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.5 per 100K
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 Tyler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.4% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.4% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.6% | 43.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tyler 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
Tyler County Mental Health Provider Ratio Far Below National Levels
Health data brief for Tyler County, West Virginia.
Tyler County reports 25 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is one-tenth of the national median of 250. The county also has 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. In contrast, the uninsured rate is 5.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.6% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Tyler County is 74.8 years, exceeding the state average of 72.2 years but falling short of the national 77-year average. About 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than 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.