Where Coldiron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coldiron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coldiron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coldiron
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Coldiron
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.6%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.5%, vs 13.7% across Kentucky. In all, Coldiron runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Coldiron
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 36.5% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Coldiron
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (12.3% vs 8.8%) and utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 24.5% 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 Coldiron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Coldiron adults…
Coldiron runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coldiron 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.
24.5% of Coldiron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Coldiron
No hospital or community health center in Coldiron 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 Coldiron; ≈ 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 Coldiron adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Coldiron 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.
Coldiron 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 Coldiron adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coldiron
Why doesn’t Coldiron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coldiron.
What hospital is closest to Coldiron?
Harlan ARH Hospital in Harlan, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Coldiron’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 Coldiron?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clover Fork Harlan in Harlan, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coldiron.
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.