Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Lynch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lynch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynch
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Lynch
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4% across Kentucky. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 13.7% across Kentucky. In all, Lynch runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lynch
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 24.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Lynch adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), 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 Lynch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lynch adults…
Lynch runs above KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.5% of Lynch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across 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 Lynch
No hospital or community health center in Lynch 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 Lynch; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Lynch 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.
Lynch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benham | — | — | — | — |
Benham: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lynch adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynch
Why doesn’t Lynch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lynch.
What hospital is closest to Lynch?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Lynch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lynch?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cumberland Medical/Dental Clinic in Cumberland, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lynch.
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.