Benham Historic District · Photo: Acdixon · CC0Where Benham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benham
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Benham
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Benham runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Benham
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (14.7% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Benham
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 30.1% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Benham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benham adults…
Benham runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Benham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Benham
No hospital or community health center in Benham 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 Benham; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Benham adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Benham 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.
Benham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynch | — | — | — | — |
Lynch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Benham adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benham
Why doesn’t Benham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benham.
What hospital is closest to Benham?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Benham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Benham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cumberland Medical/Dental Clinic in Cumberland, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benham.
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.