Health Profile of Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown 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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B
Morgantown Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Morgantown | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.2% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Morgantown is 78.7 years, about 2.5 years longer than the West Virginia average of 76.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4%, higher than the West Virginia average of 6.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.2% of residents, lower than the West Virginia average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,914 residents in Morgantown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 379 115 men · 264 women
- 75–84 803 313 men · 490 women
- 65–74 1,510 706 men · 804 women
- 50–64 3,222 1,667 men · 1,555 women
Younger residents
3,090 residents in Morgantown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 785 427 boys · 358 girls
- 7–12 866 455 boys · 411 girls
- 3–7 802 450 boys · 352 girls
- 0–3 637 382 boys · 255 girls
About 846 residents in Morgantown (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Morgantown | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.7% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Morgantown is about 56% lower than in West Virginia. The rate of cancer in Morgantown is about 55% lower than in West Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Morgantown is about 54% lower than in West Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Morgantown | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Morgantown is about 35% higher than in West Virginia. The rate of smoking in Morgantown is about 32% lower than in West Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Morgantown is about 31% lower than in West Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,675 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 546,430 minutes a day and 199.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morgantown is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 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 | Morgantown | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.33 | 6.17 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Morgantown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Morgantown, West Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it far better than West Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Morgantown, West Virginia.
How healthy is Morgantown, West Virginia?
Morgantown, West Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Morgantown, West Virginia?
People in Morgantown, West Virginia can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 2.5 years longer than the West Virginia average of 76.1.
What percentage of Morgantown, West Virginia residents are uninsured?
6.4% of residents in Morgantown, West Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the West Virginia rate of 6.0%.
What percentage of Morgantown, West Virginia residents are obese?
29.7% of adults in Morgantown, West Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 10.6 points below the West Virginia rate of 40.3%.
Which health problem stands out most in Morgantown, West Virginia?
Compared with West Virginia as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 16.1%, about 35% higher than the West Virginia rate of 11.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Morgantown, West Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 49,675 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 546,430 minutes a day and 199.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Morgantown is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.82 lifetimes a year.
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