Where Wallins Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wallins Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wallins Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wallins Creek
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Wallins Creek
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Wallins Creek runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wallins Creek
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11.8% vs 8.8%) and utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Wallins Creek
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% 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 Wallins Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wallins Creek adults…
Wallins Creek runs above KY on 8 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.
22.4% of Wallins Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wallins Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Wallins Creek
No hospital or community health center in Wallins Creek 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 Wallins Creek; ≈ 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 Wallins Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wallins Creek 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.
Wallins Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wallins | — | — | — | — |
South Wallins: 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 Wallins Creek adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wallins Creek
Why doesn’t Wallins Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wallins Creek.
What hospital is closest to Wallins Creek?
Harlan ARH Hospital in Harlan, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Wallins Creek’s 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 Wallins Creek?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clover Fork Harlan in Harlan, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wallins Creek.
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.