Photo: w.marsh · CC BY 2.0Where Hindman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hindman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hindman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hindman
Dental care lags in Hindman
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 34.1% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Hindman
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Depression is also above the state: 31.7%, vs 26.7% across Kentucky. In all, Hindman runs above Kentucky on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Hindman has no health insurance
8.8% 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 Hindman’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hindman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Hindman adults…
Hindman runs above KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hindman
1 community health center in Hindman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hindman; ≈ 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 Hindman adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hindman 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.
21.3% of Hindman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Hindman 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 Hindman adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hindman
Why doesn’t Hindman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hindman.
What hospital is closest to Hindman?
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Hindman’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 Hindman?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is June Buchanan Medical Clinic in Hindman, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hindman.
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.