Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Wurtland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wurtland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wurtland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wurtland
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wurtland
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), 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: 12%, vs 8.2% across Kentucky. In all, Wurtland runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wurtland
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 30% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
More Wurtland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
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 Wurtland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wurtland adults…
Wurtland runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wurtland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
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.
Care in and near Wurtland
No hospital or community health center in Wurtland 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 Wurtland; ≈ 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 Wurtland adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
21.5% of Wurtland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Wurtland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | D | 44.3% | 15.2% | 21.6% | CDC place |
| Raceland | D | 44.9% | 15.4% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Greenup | D | 45.5% | 15.9% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wurtland adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wurtland
Why doesn’t Wurtland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wurtland.
What hospital is closest to Wurtland?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Wurtland’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 Wurtland?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Stop Family Medical Center in Ironton, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wurtland.
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.