Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Honaker is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Honaker trails Virginia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Honaker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Honaker
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Honaker
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Honaker runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Honaker
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Honaker is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Honaker is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Honaker adults live with a disability
44% of adults live with a disability, vs 30% across Virginia. The biggest difference is trouble walking: 22.2% 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 Honaker’s likely range.
What’s behind Honaker’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Honaker is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Honaker’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.6% 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). Honaker’s median household income is $44,183; among the 3,733 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Honaker adults…
Honaker runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Honaker is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Honaker as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Honaker adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Honaker
No hospital or community health center in Honaker 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 Honaker; ≈ 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 Honaker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Honaker adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Honaker runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Honaker 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.
20.3% of Honaker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Honaker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker | D− | 41.3% | 16.2% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Honaker
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Honaker is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Honaker’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Honaker | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24.4–32.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.2–23.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%33–50 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14–18.6 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38–47.1 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%37.9–47.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.1%31.4–38.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%11–14.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.7%17.8–25.8 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%18.5–25.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%28.8–39.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%10.8–16.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31.8–45.4 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.2–14.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.2–81.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.3–59.8 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.2–85.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.9–81.4 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.8–68.1 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%60.1–76.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%23.9–32.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30–40.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.3–25.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%16.8–23.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9–12 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%16.9–24 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44%38.7–49 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.4–25.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.9 | 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 Honaker
Is Honaker a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Honaker is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Honaker?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 50%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Honaker?
Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Honaker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Honaker have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–14.1%), 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 Honaker 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 Honaker.
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.