Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.3%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
83.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.8 per 100K
Dentists
23.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
62.3
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 33.3% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.3% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.5% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 24.1% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.0% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Mental Health Provider Rate Nears National Median
Health data brief for Wayne County, West Virginia.
Wayne County has 244 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration is nearly level with the national median of 250 per 100,000 and significantly higher than many neighboring counties. In contrast, the life expectancy in the county is 70.4 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.2 years and the 77-year national average. Primary care provider availability is 47 per 100,000 people, lower than the national benchmark of 70. Data shows 26.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the 17% national rate. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, roughly matching the state's 7.6% and staying below the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.