An estimated 219,154 people in West Virginia live with migraine.

Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.

Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0

Patient Population by Care Level

How many patients need each level of care.

9,993
need specialist or headache program care
Complexity Levels 1–2*
37,123
need neurology-level care
Complexity Levels 3–4*
172,041
appropriate for primary care
Complexity Level 5*

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

By Congressional District

2 congressional districts in West Virginia

DistrictTotal patientsSpecialist care*Neurology care*Primary care*
WV-02111,8035,10118,93887,759
WV-01107,3514,89218,18584,282

* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →

Headache Centers & Programs

1 headache center or program in West Virginia

Headache Programs — Level 2

West Virginia University — Headache Program

Morgantown, WV

7 providers · 1 UCNS-certified

wvumedicine.org/ruby-memorial-hospital/services/neurology/headache-program

Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.

More Data Coming

Building a complete picture.

Coming September 2026

Payer Policy Data

What insurers in West Virginia require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.

Coming Fall 2026

Prescribing Gap Analysis

How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in West Virginia have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.

Doty A. West Virginia Headache Disorder Population Estimates. The Headache Vault; 2026. headachevault.com/research/states/west-virginia Licensed CC BY 4.0.
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