Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Martin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martin
1 in 14 working-age adults in Martin has no health insurance
7.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Martin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 37.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 32.2% across Kentucky. Conditions ↓
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 Martin’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Martin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Martin adults…
Martin runs above KY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Martin
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Martin, 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 Martin; ≈ 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 Martin 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Martin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Martin 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 Martin adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Martin
Why doesn’t Martin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martin.
What hospital is closest to Martin?
ARH Our Lady of the Way in Martin, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Martin’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 Martin?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Homeplace Clinic - Martin in Martin, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martin.
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.