On CDC estimates, Cannonsburg is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Cannonsburg differs from Kentucky on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cannonsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Cannonsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannonsburg is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cannonsburg’s median household income is $76,450; among the 10,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cannonsburg compares well: worried about having enough food, 12.2% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 10.2% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Cannonsburg adults…
Cannonsburg runs below KY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Cannonsburg residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cannonsburg
No hospital or community health center in Cannonsburg 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 Cannonsburg; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cannonsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Cannonsburg 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.
11.2% of Cannonsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Cannonsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonsburg | C+ | 40.1% | 13.4% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cannonsburg adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cannonsburg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cannonsburg is better than Kentucky on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Cannonsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cannonsburg | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%33.2–47.2 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.2–44.7 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.3–42.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.1–39.7 | 32.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%9.8–15.2 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.6–19 | 18.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.9–31.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.2–16.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.6–43.1 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%3.9–6.8 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.2–83.1 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.1–66.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.4–88.1 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.1–85.6 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.7–73.8 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%66.9–81.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.5–31.5 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.8–24.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.5 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%9.5–12.6 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31–39.5 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.8–18.7 | 17.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cannonsburg
Is Cannonsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannonsburg is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cannonsburg?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 47.2%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cannonsburg?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Cannonsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cannonsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–6.8%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cannonsburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cannonsburg.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.