Counties with the shortest life expectancy in West Virginia

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#19. Nicholas County

- Life expectancy: 72.7 years
--- 0.2 years lower than the state average

#18. Greenbrier County

- Life expectancy: 72.5 years
--- 0.4 years lower than the state average

#17. Wetzel County

- Life expectancy: 72.1 years
--- 0.8 years lower than the state average

#16. Mason County

- Life expectancy: 71.8 years
--- 1.1 years lower than the state average

#14. Kanawha County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 71.5 years
--- 1.4 years lower than the state average

#14. Lewis County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 71.5 years
--- 1.4 years lower than the state average

#13. Summers County

- Life expectancy: 71.3 years
--- 1.6 years lower than the state average

#12. Fayette County

- Life expectancy: 71.2 years
--- 1.7 years lower than the state average

#11. Wayne County

- Life expectancy: 71.1 years
--- 1.8 years lower than the state average

#10. Clay County

- Life expectancy: 70.7 years
--- 2.2 years lower than the state average

#9. Cabell County

- Life expectancy: 70.4 years
--- 2.5 years lower than the state average

#7. Wyoming County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 70.0 years
--- 2.9 years lower than the state average

#7. Raleigh County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 70.0 years
--- 2.9 years lower than the state average

#6. Mercer County

- Life expectancy: 69.9 years
--- 3.0 years lower than the state average

#4. Lincoln County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 69.8 years
--- 3.1 years lower than the state average

#4. Boone County (tie)

- Life expectancy: 69.8 years
--- 3.1 years lower than the state average

#3. Mingo County

- Life expectancy: 67.2 years
--- 5.7 years lower than the state average

#2. Logan County

- Life expectancy: 66.7 years
--- 6.2 years lower than the state average

#1. McDowell County

- Life expectancy: 66.3 years
--- 6.6 years lower than the state average

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states.

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