Where Gilbertsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilbertsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilbertsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilbertsville
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Gilbertsville
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4% across Kentucky. COPD is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 10.2% across Kentucky. In all, Gilbertsville runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gilbertsville
52.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gilbertsville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11% vs 8.8%) is higher too. 20.1% 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 Gilbertsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gilbertsville adults…
Gilbertsville runs above KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilbertsville 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.
20.1% of Gilbertsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Gilbertsville
No hospital or community health center in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville; ≈ 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 Gilbertsville 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.
Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilbertsville
Why doesn’t Gilbertsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilbertsville.
What hospital is closest to Gilbertsville?
Marshall County Hospital in Benton, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Gilbertsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilbertsville.
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.