Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Coeburn is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Coeburn trails Virginia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coeburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coeburn
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Coeburn
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Coeburn runs above Virginia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Coeburn
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Coeburn is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Coeburn is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Coeburn adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42%, vs 30% across Virginia). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 22% vs 13.5%. Disability ↓
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 Virginia figure falls outside Coeburn’s likely range.
What’s behind Coeburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coeburn is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Coeburn’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.3% of adults, against 12.8% across Virginia and 13% nationally.
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). Coeburn’s median household income is $55,104; among the 7,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Coeburn adults…
Coeburn runs above VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coeburn adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Coeburn
No hospital or community health center in Coeburn 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 Coeburn; ≈ 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 Coeburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Coeburn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Coeburn runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Coeburn 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Coeburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Coeburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeburn | D− | 44.5% | 17.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Coeburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coeburn is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Coeburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coeburn | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%23.4–31.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–22.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.9–23.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.5%36.8–53.5 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%40.3–49.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%38.4–47.9 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.4%32.7–40.6 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.8–11.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.9%10.9–14.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22%18.5–26 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.2–25.7 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.7%29.1–40.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.3–15.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.9–41.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.7–13.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.7–82.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.8–60.1 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–87.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.4–82.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.6–66.8 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.4%59–75.2 | 78.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%23.9–32.4 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.8–41.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%17.9–25.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%15.8–23.7 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.6–15.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%7.8–11 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%15.8–23.7 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%36.7–47.5 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%18.8–25.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%17.4–23 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.2–7 | 3.5% | 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 Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Coeburn
Is Coeburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coeburn is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coeburn?
CDC estimates 44.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 53.5%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coeburn?
Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Coeburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Coeburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–13.7%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
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 Coeburn 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 Coeburn.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia 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.