Hardy County

West VirginiaFIPS 54031

Pop. 14,2990 HospitalsSVI 0.39RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Hardy County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricHardy CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.9%13.1%
Adult Obesity42.9%40.9%
Uninsured Rate8.0%7.6%
PCPs per 10K1.45.4
Premature Death (YPLL)13,699.95

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

4
Primary Care Physicians
28.1 per 100k
22
NPs & PAs
154.4 per 100k
5
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,407.64
Medicare Per Capita
1748.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorHardy CountyState Avg 
Diabetes18.3%
Obesity41.8%
Depression30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress21.3%
COPD12.2%
Current Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease9.8%
Stroke4.8%
High Blood Pressure47.4%
Poor General Health28.5%
Disability41.6%
No Leisure Physical Activity35.4%
Binge Drinking13.2%
Uninsured9.7%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Hardy County has no hospital. 15 of West Virginia's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in West Virginia

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.39
Socioeconomic Status0.49
Household Composition & Disability0.36
Minority Status & Language0.31
Housing Type & Transportation0.37

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Hardy County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Grant Memorial HospitalGrant4515.9 mi
Hampshire Memorial HospitalHampshire4423.5 mi
Potomac Valley Hospital of Wv, IncMineral2528.8 mi
Valley Health War Memorial HospitalMorgan2549.8 mi
Davis Medical CenterRandolph9054.6 mi

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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.