Where Diablock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Diablock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Diablock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Diablock
Dental care lags in Diablock
51.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Diablock
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Diablock runs above Kentucky on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%), and COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in Diablock has no health insurance
8.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. 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 Diablock’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Diablock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Diablock adults…
Diablock runs above KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Diablock is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Diablock as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Diablock
No hospital or community health center in Diablock 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 Diablock; ≈ 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 Diablock adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Diablock 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Diablock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Diablock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard | D− | 43% | 16.2% | 23.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Diablock adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Diablock
Why doesn’t Diablock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Diablock.
What hospital is closest to Diablock?
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Diablock’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 Diablock?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Little Flower Clinic in Hazard, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Diablock.
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.