Webster County Health Data
Webster County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.2
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.1% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 34.1% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.9% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Webster County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Webster County, West Virginia.
Webster County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. The county also reports 50 mental health providers per 100,000 people, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy for residents is 73.5 years, which is longer than the West Virginia average of 72.2 years but shorter than the 77-year national average. About 26.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate in Webster County is 7.4%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.6% and the 10% national benchmark. 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.