Tyler County Health Data
Tyler County, West Virginia
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Tyler County, West Virginia
Tyler's health outcomes rival national averages
At 74.8 years, Tyler County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 75.1 years, placing it among America's healthier rural counties. With just 22.6% reporting poor or fair health, the county's disease burden is well below national levels.
Tyler leads West Virginia's health rankings
Tyler's life expectancy of 74.8 years exceeds the state average of 72.2 years by 2.6 years, making it a state leader. Its low poor/fair health rate of 22.6% and lowest uninsured rate of 5.6% reflect strong coverage and healthcare engagement.
Tyler ranks among the region's healthiest
Tyler's 74.8-year life expectancy trails only Tucker County (75.1 years) in this eight-county set, and its 5.6% uninsured rate is the lowest—a full 3.4 percentage points below the state average. The county achieves competitive health outcomes despite rural constraints.
Limited primary care, minimal mental health access
Tyler has just 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a significant shortage—and the lowest mental health provider capacity at 25 per 100K. Yet the county's strong health outcomes suggest robust community health programs, preventive care uptake, and health-conscious residents offsetting provider gaps.
Tyler's uninsured rate: lessons for the state
At 5.6%, Tyler County's uninsured rate is the lowest in West Virginia—a model for the state. If you're among the few without coverage, visit healthcare.gov to complete the picture and ensure all Tyler residents enjoy the county's health advantages.
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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.