Where Ages residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ages, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ages. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ages
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ages
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.4%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Ages runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ages
42.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 35.4% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ages
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.8%), about twice the Kentucky rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 8.8%) and no reliable transportation (14.6% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 33.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Ages’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ages adults…
Ages runs above KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ages adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.5% of Ages adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Ages
No hospital or community health center in Ages itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ages; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ages adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Ages runs above Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Ages and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ages adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ages
Why doesn’t Ages have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ages.
What hospital is closest to Ages?
Harlan ARH Hospital in Harlan, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Ages’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ages?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clover Fork Evarts in Evarts, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ages.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.