Where Auxier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Auxier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auxier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auxier
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Auxier
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.1%, vs 32.2% across Kentucky. In all, Auxier runs above Kentucky on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Auxier adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Auxier
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.6%), vs 18.5% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
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 Auxier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Auxier adults…
Auxier runs above KY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Auxier
1 community health center in Auxier, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Auxier; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Auxier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Auxier adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Auxier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Auxier 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 Auxier adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Auxier
Why doesn’t Auxier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Auxier.
What hospital is closest to Auxier?
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Auxier’s 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 Auxier?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Homeplace Ob/Gyn in Prestonsburg, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auxier.
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.