Where Kanauga residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kanauga, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kanauga. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kanauga
Smoking is more common in Kanauga
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.5%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kanauga
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (14.3% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Kanauga adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Kanauga’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of Kanauga adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Kanauga adults…
Kanauga runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kanauga
No hospital or community health center in Kanauga 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 Kanauga; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Kanauga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Kanauga adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kanauga runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Kanauga adults feel lonely. 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.
Kanauga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallipolis | D | 36.7% | 15.9% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Gallipolis Township | D | 36.8% | 15.7% | 20.7% | ZIP 45631 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kanauga adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kanauga
Why doesn’t Kanauga have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kanauga.
What hospital is closest to Kanauga?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Kanauga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kanauga?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley Health - Point Pleasant in Point Pleasant, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kanauga.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.