Wood County Health Data
Wood County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
204
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.2%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Wood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 13.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 39.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 33.9% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.5% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.9% | 23.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.4% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wood 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
Wood County Primary Care Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Wood County, West Virginia.
Wood County has 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 204 per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 250 than many other counties in the state. The life expectancy in Wood County is 73.4 years, exceeding the state average of 72.2 years but falling short of the 77-year national average. About 23.2% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 7.6% but remains 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.