Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Whitley City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitley City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitley City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitley City
Making ends meet is harder in Whitley City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.7%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. Utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 8.8%) and no reliable transportation (13.9% vs 8.8%) are higher too. 31.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Whitley City
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 31.1% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Whitley City
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 4% across Kentucky. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Whitley City runs above Kentucky on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Whitley City’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.3% of Whitley City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitley City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Whitley City adults…
Whitley City runs above KY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whitley City
1 community health center in Whitley City, 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 Whitley City; ≈ 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 Whitley City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Whitley City 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.
Whitley City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns | D− | 44.4% | 18.9% | 28.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitley City adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitley City
Why doesn’t Whitley City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitley City.
What hospital is closest to Whitley City?
Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Whitley City’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 Whitley City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Dental of Whitley City in Whitley City, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitley City.
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.