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West Virginia

State Office of Rural Health

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health

Phone: 304.352.6035

Serves as the focal point for rural health issues in West Virginia. Addresses rural healthcare needs by planning and developing policy, providing technical assistance and managing statewide coordination of rural health activities. A division of the WV Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion.
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West Virginia Nonmetro Population

1,778,373
Estimated population
691,050 (38.9%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

West Virginia Rural Healthcare Facilities

21
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
65
Rural Health Clinics
309
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
13
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
West Virginia Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (December 2025), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural West Virginia

Last Updated: 2/19/2026
Last Reviewed: 4/29/2024