Mercer County
West VirginiaFIPS 54055
Pop. 59,6642 HospitalsSVI 0.73RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.5% | 13.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.5% | 40.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.9% | 7.6% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 5.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 18,111.875 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
30
Primary Care Physicians
51.7 per 100k
125
NPs & PAs
215.3 per 100k
26
Dentists
209
Hospital Beds
3.6 per 1,000
$10,863.43
Medicare Per Capita
2074.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Mercer County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.4% | — | |
| Depression | 31.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.6% | — | |
| COPD | 12.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 21.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 45.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 28.6% | — | |
| Disability | 43.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 35.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.0% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.73
Socioeconomic Status0.59
Household Composition & Disability0.79
Minority Status & Language0.31
Housing Type & Transportation0.88
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 Mercer County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Princeton | Princeton | 60 | Rural |
| Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc | Princeton | 267 | Rural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield Regional Medical Center | 2020 | Converted |
| St Lukes Hospital | 2007 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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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.