Where Dwale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dwale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dwale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dwale
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dwale
1 in 5 adults have COPD (20%), about twice the Kentucky rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), about twice the Kentucky rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Dwale runs above Kentucky on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Dwale adults get no exercise
43.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Dwale
40.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 30.8% 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 Dwale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dwale adults…
Dwale runs above KY on 11 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dwale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Dwale
No hospital or community health center in Dwale 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 Dwale; ≈ 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).
How Dwale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Dwale 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.
33.8% of Dwale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Dwale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg | D− | 40.8% | 17.3% | 23.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dwale adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dwale
Why doesn’t Dwale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dwale.
What hospital is closest to Dwale?
ARH Our Lady of the Way in Martin, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Dwale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dwale?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Homeplace Dental in Prestonsburg, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dwale.
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.