Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Liberty is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
West Liberty differs from Kentucky on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Liberty
1 in 8 working-age adults in West Liberty has no health insurance
12.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in West Liberty
44.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 23.8% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Liberty
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (17.9% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 24.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
West Liberty is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Liberty is healthier than 9%. Against the 5,100 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 24%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Liberty’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind West Liberty’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #117 of 141 in Kentucky. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). West Liberty’s median household income is $48,235; among the 5,100 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Liberty compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of West Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Out of every 100 West Liberty adults…
West Liberty runs below KY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Liberty
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Liberty, 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 West Liberty; ≈ 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.
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How West Liberty adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, West Liberty runs above Kentucky.
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West Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | D | 42.2% | 13.7% | 25.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Liberty adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Liberty
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Liberty is better than Kentucky on 3 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside West Liberty’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Liberty | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%26.2–31.6 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–18.9 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.2–21.1 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%34.2–50.5 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12–15.6 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%33.8–42.7 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%26.8–35.2 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27%23.8–30.3 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 10.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.8%19.5–28 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.7%22.9–28.7 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.7%27.3–36.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%12.9–19.4 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.5%40.2–54.9 | 39.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%9.4–15.9 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%68.9–77.3 | 78.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.3%40.6–48.1 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.2%77–83.3 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%70.9–77.9 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%52.5–62.3 | 65.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.5–77.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%20.9–28.3 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24–31.6 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%21.6–26.7 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12–15.5 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1%21.5–26.8 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%38–47 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%16.1–19.9 | 17.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.6%19.5–23.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in West Liberty
Is West Liberty a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #117 of 141 in Kentucky. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Liberty?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 50.5%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Liberty?
Morgan County ARH Hospital in West Liberty, 0.3 miles in a straight line from West Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in West Liberty have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–15.9%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in West Liberty more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Liberty.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.