Berkeley County
West VirginiaFIPS 54003
Pop. 122,0762 HospitalsSVI 0.27RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Berkeley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.2% | 13.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 40.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.2% | 7.6% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.2 | 5.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,451.373 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
56
Primary Care Physicians
42.3 per 100k
170
NPs & PAs
128.4 per 100k
63
Dentists
747
Hospital Beds
5.6 per 1,000
$10,041.23
Medicare Per Capita
1699.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Berkeley County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.8% | — | |
| Depression | 29.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | — | |
| COPD | 8.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.8% | — | |
| Disability | 35.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.27
Socioeconomic Status0.33
Household Composition & Disability0.18
Minority Status & Language0.49
Housing Type & Transportation0.32
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Berkeley County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg | 241 | |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | Martinsburg | 559 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.