West Virginia Tops U.S. Diabetes Map, Highlighting Regional Health Gaps

A Visual Capitalist map (CDC data) shows West Virginia has the highest U.S. diabetes prevalence at 15% (2023), while Vermont is the lowest at 7.7% and the national average is 10.3%. Southern states like Mississippi (14.7%) and Louisiana (14.5%) are among the highest, with many states clustering near the average. The pattern is linked to obesity, physical activity, and socioeconomic disparities, underscoring the need for prevention, screening, and lifestyle interventions across the country.