Wirt County Health Data
Wirt County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.8 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 Wirt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wirt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 32.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wirt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 21.4% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.0% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.1% | 32.6% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wirt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.9% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 74.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wirt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.8% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wirt 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
Poor and Fair Health Reports Are High in Wirt County
Health data brief for Wirt County, West Virginia.
In Wirt County, 28.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is significantly higher than the 17% national average. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 people, which is one of the lowest in the region and far below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 80 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 72.4 years, which is very close to the state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, lower than the state's 7.6% and the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wirt County, West Virginia
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wirt County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.