Where Ezel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ezel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ezel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ezel
Depression is more common in Ezel
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.5%), vs 26.7% across Kentucky. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 17.4% across Kentucky. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ezel
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.8%) is higher too. 23.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Ezel has no health insurance
8% 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 Ezel’s likely range.
How Ezel adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ezel 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.
23.7% of Ezel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ezel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Ezel adults…
Ezel runs above KY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ezel is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ezel as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Ezel
No hospital or community health center in Ezel 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 Ezel; ≈ 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.
Ezel 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 Ezel adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ezel
Why doesn’t Ezel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ezel.
What hospital is closest to Ezel?
Morgan County ARH Hospital in West Liberty, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Ezel’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 Ezel?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Juniper Health Menifee County in Frenchburg, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ezel.
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.