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Summary of 
West Virginia
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Strengths

  • Low prevalence of excessive drinking
  • Low incidence of chlamydia
  • Low prevalence of high-risk HIV behaviors

Challenges

  • High prevalence of multiple chronic conditions
  • High prevalence of frequent mental distress
  • Low voter participation

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Current Reports

America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.

We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.

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Annual Report

Published January 2026

Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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Senior Report

Published May 2025

A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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Health of Women and Children Report

Published December 2025

Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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    Annual Report

    Published January 2026

    Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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    Senior Report

    Published May 2025

    A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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    Health of Women and Children Report

    Published December 2025

    Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

  • veteran

    Health of Those Who Have Served Report

    Published July 2022

    A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

    Published August 2024

    Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Measures Impacting a State's Rank

See which measures have the most impact on West Virginia’s 2025 Annual Report ranking and how West Virginia ranks on all measures.

West Virginia’s 2025 Annual Report Ranking: #46Adjust My Rank

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* Value indicates a score. Higher scores are healthier and lower scores are less healthy.

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Trend: E-Cigarette Use in West Virginia, United States, 2025 Annual Report

E-Cigarette Use in West Virginia

Percentage of adults who reported using e-cigarettes or other electronic vaping products at least once in their lifetime and now use daily or some days

Percentage of adults who reported using e-cigarettes or other electronic vaping products at least once in their lifetime and now use daily or some days

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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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E-Cigarette Use in the United States

Percentage of adults who reported using e-cigarettes or other electronic vaping products at least once in their lifetime and now use daily or some days

4.8% - 6.5%

6.6% - 7.6%

7.7% - 8.3%

8.4% - 9.3%

9.4% - 10.8%

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Data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024

4.8% - 6.5%

6.6% - 7.6%

7.7% - 8.3%

8.4% - 9.3%

9.4% - 10.8%

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8.4

Alaska Value

Alaska

8.4

* Percentage of adults

9.9

Alabama Value

Alabama

9.9

* Percentage of adults

8

United States Value

United States

8

* Percentage of adults

10.7

Arkansas Value

Arkansas

10.7

* Percentage of adults

8.5

Arizona Value

Arizona

8.5

* Percentage of adults

6.5

California Value

California

6.5

* Percentage of adults

8.8

Colorado Value

Colorado

8.8

* Percentage of adults

5.6

Connecticut Value

Connecticut

5.6

* Percentage of adults

4.8

District of Columbia Value

District of Columbia

4.8

* Percentage of adults

6.6

Delaware Value

Delaware

6.6

* Percentage of adults

6.4

Florida Value

Florida

6.4

* Percentage of adults

7.6

Georgia Value

Georgia

7.6

* Percentage of adults

9.3

Hawaii Value

Hawaii

9.3

* Percentage of adults

8.9

Iowa Value

Iowa

8.9

* Percentage of adults

8

Idaho Value

Idaho

8

* Percentage of adults

6.8

Illinois Value

Illinois

6.8

* Percentage of adults

9.2

Indiana Value

Indiana

9.2

* Percentage of adults

9.4

Kansas Value

Kansas

9.4

* Percentage of adults

10.7

Kentucky Value

Kentucky

10.7

* Percentage of adults

9.6

Louisiana Value

Louisiana

9.6

* Percentage of adults

5.6

Massachusetts Value

Massachusetts

5.6

* Percentage of adults

5.1

Maryland Value

Maryland

5.1

* Percentage of adults

6.5

Maine Value

Maine

6.5

* Percentage of adults

9.8

Michigan Value

Michigan

9.8

* Percentage of adults

7.1

Minnesota Value

Minnesota

7.1

* Percentage of adults

8.2

Missouri Value

Missouri

8.2

* Percentage of adults

8.2

Mississippi Value

Mississippi

8.2

* Percentage of adults

9.5

Montana Value

Montana

9.5

* Percentage of adults

7.3

North Carolina Value

North Carolina

7.3

* Percentage of adults

7.6

North Dakota Value

North Dakota

7.6

* Percentage of adults

8.3

Nebraska Value

Nebraska

8.3

* Percentage of adults

5.7

New Hampshire Value

New Hampshire

5.7

* Percentage of adults

6.1

New Jersey Value

New Jersey

6.1

* Percentage of adults

8.2

New Mexico Value

New Mexico

8.2

* Percentage of adults

9.3

Nevada Value

Nevada

9.3

* Percentage of adults

6.3

New York Value

New York

6.3

* Percentage of adults

9

Ohio Value

Ohio

9

* Percentage of adults

10.8

Oklahoma Value

Oklahoma

10.8

* Percentage of adults

7.8

Oregon Value

Oregon

7.8

* Percentage of adults

7.6

Pennsylvania Value

Pennsylvania

7.6

* Percentage of adults

7

Rhode Island Value

Rhode Island

7

* Percentage of adults

8.5

South Carolina Value

South Carolina

8.5

* Percentage of adults

8

South Dakota Value

South Dakota

8

* Percentage of adults

Tennessee Value

Tennessee

No data

* Percentage of adults

7.9

Texas Value

Texas

7.9

* Percentage of adults

6.9

Utah Value

Utah

6.9

* Percentage of adults

7.2

Virginia Value

Virginia

7.2

* Percentage of adults

5.9

Vermont Value

Vermont

5.9

* Percentage of adults

7.6

Washington Value

Washington

7.6

* Percentage of adults

8.3

Wisconsin Value

Wisconsin

8.3

* Percentage of adults

10.5

West Virginia Value

West Virginia

10.5

* Percentage of adults

10.7

Wyoming Value

Wyoming

10.7

* Percentage of adults

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