Where South Wallins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Wallins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Wallins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Wallins
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in South Wallins
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.4%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, South Wallins runs above Kentucky on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Wallins adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.6%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in South Wallins
45.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). 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 South Wallins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 South Wallins adults…
South Wallins runs above KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Wallins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near South Wallins
No hospital or community health center in South Wallins 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 South Wallins; ≈ 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 South Wallins adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, South Wallins 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.
23.9% of South Wallins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
South Wallins and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallins Creek | — | — | — | — |
Wallins Creek: 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 South Wallins adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Wallins
Why doesn’t South Wallins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Wallins.
What hospital is closest to South Wallins?
Harlan ARH Hospital in Harlan, 4.8 miles in a straight line from South Wallins’ 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 South Wallins?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harlan Medical Center in Harlan, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Wallins.
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.