Wyoming County Health Data
Wyoming County, West Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
19/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.7 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 7.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
30.5%
State avg 24.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.0
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 Wyoming County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wyoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 41.3% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.1% | 39.0% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 33.7% | 32.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wyoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.2% | 21.4% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 16.0% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.4% | 32.6% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wyoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 44.4% | 52.1% | 57.3% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 74.4% | 73.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wyoming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 25.0% | 23.4% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.7% | 43.0% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wyoming 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
Life Expectancy in Wyoming County Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wyoming County, West Virginia.
Life expectancy in Wyoming County is 68.7 years, which is shorter than the West Virginia state average of 72.2 years and significantly below the 77-year national average. Data shows that 30.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate nearly double the 17% national average. Primary care provider availability is 29 per 100,000 people, while the national median is 70. Mental health provider access is 59 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 7.6% but lower than the 10% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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.