Where Kenvir residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kenvir, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kenvir. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenvir
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Kenvir
1 in 5 adults have COPD (19.2%), about twice the Kentucky rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.5%, vs 13.7% across Kentucky. In all, Kenvir runs above Kentucky on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kenvir
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 32% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
More Kenvir adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.6%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
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 Kenvir’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kenvir adults…
Kenvir runs above KY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kenvir adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
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.
Care in and near Kenvir
No hospital or community health center in Kenvir 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 Kenvir; ≈ 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 Kenvir adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Kenvir 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.
38.6% of Kenvir adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Kenvir 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 Kenvir adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kenvir
Why doesn’t Kenvir have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kenvir.
What hospital is closest to Kenvir?
Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Kenvir’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 Kenvir?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clover Fork Evarts in Evarts, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kenvir.
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.