Health Profile of Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg 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
Parkersburg Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Parkersburg | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.0 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.3% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Parkersburg is 72.0 years, about 4.2 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 25.3% of residents, higher than the West Virginia average of 23.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,157 residents in Parkersburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 705 201 men · 504 women
- 75–84 1,608 568 men · 1,040 women
- 65–74 2,871 1,334 men · 1,537 women
- 50–64 4,973 2,436 men · 2,537 women
Younger residents
4,850 residents in Parkersburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,535 814 boys · 721 girls
- 7–12 1,418 758 boys · 660 girls
- 3–7 1,086 548 boys · 538 girls
- 0–3 812 394 boys · 419 girls
About 3,103 residents in Parkersburg (12.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Parkersburg | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.3% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.6% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.9% | 40.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Parkersburg are about the same as in West Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Parkersburg | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.3% | 25.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.3% | 11.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.9% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Parkersburg are about the same as in West Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,730 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 613,026 minutes a day and 223.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Parkersburg is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 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 | Parkersburg | West Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.06 | 6.17 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Parkersburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, West Virginia.
What is the health grade for Parkersburg, West Virginia?
Parkersburg, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
People in Parkersburg, West Virginia can expect to live 72.0 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the West Virginia average of 76.1.
What percentage of Parkersburg, West Virginia residents are uninsured?
8.4% of residents in Parkersburg, West Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.3 points above the West Virginia rate of 6.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
42.9% of adults in Parkersburg, West Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.6 points above the West Virginia rate of 40.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Parkersburg, West Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,730 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 613,026 minutes a day and 223.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Parkersburg is 72.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 lifetimes a year.
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