Wetzel County Health Data
Wetzel County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.2 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.8%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Wetzel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wetzel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 32.8% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wetzel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wetzel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.2% | 52.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wetzel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.2% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wetzel County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wetzel County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Wetzel County, West Virginia.
The uninsured rate in Wetzel County is 6.3%, which is lower than the West Virginia average of 7.6% and the 10% national average. While insurance coverage is higher than state levels, other health metrics show a life expectancy of 70.2 years, shorter than the state average of 72.2 and the national 77. The county has 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 137 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 23.8% of adults in Wetzel County report poor or fair health, a higher portion than the 17% 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.