Health Profile of Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Huntington Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Huntington | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.2 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.9% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Huntington is 71.2 years, about 5.0 years shorter than the West Virginia average of 76.1 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the West Virginia average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.9% of residents, higher than the West Virginia average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,601 residents in Huntington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 863 247 men · 616 women
- 75–84 2,573 1,026 men · 1,547 women
- 65–74 3,970 1,711 men · 2,260 women
- 50–64 7,195 3,590 men · 3,605 women
Younger residents
7,259 residents in Huntington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,166 1,105 boys · 1,061 girls
- 7–12 2,095 1,011 boys · 1,084 girls
- 3–7 1,678 839 boys · 839 girls
- 0–3 1,319 683 boys · 637 girls
About 4,811 residents in Huntington (11.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 71.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Huntington | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.6% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Huntington are about the same as in West Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Huntington | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 25.7% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.9% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Huntington are about the same as in West Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,873 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 368.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huntington is 71.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.86 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Huntington | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.17 | 6.17 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Huntington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Huntington, West Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with West Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Huntington, West Virginia.
Is Huntington, West Virginia a healthy place to live?
Huntington, West Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Huntington, West Virginia?
People in Huntington, West Virginia can expect to live 71.2 years on average, 5.0 years shorter than the West Virginia average of 76.1.
What is the uninsured rate in Huntington, West Virginia?
8.4% of residents in Huntington, West Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.4 points above the West Virginia rate of 6.0%.
How common is obesity in Huntington, West Virginia?
41.6% of adults in Huntington, West Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 1.3 points above the West Virginia rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Huntington, West Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,873 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 368.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Huntington is 71.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.86 lifetimes a year.
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