Photo: FatCat96 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Payne Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Payne Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Payne Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Payne Gap
Dental care lags in Payne Gap
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 47.5% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Payne Gap
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.3%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Payne Gap runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Payne Gap
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.8%) and no reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 27% 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 Payne Gap’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Payne Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Payne Gap adults…
Payne Gap runs above KY on 9 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.
27% of Payne Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Care in and near Payne Gap
No hospital or community health center in Payne Gap 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 Payne Gap; ≈ 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.
How Payne Gap adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Payne Gap 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.
Payne Gap and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | D− | 43.7% | 16.9% | 24.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Payne Gap adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Payne Gap
Why doesn’t Payne Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Payne Gap.
What hospital is closest to Payne Gap?
Whitesburg ARH Hospital in Whitesburg, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Payne Gap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Payne Gap?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pound Medical Clinic in Pound, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Payne Gap.
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.