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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alderson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alderson
Alderson is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Alderson with the state. Conditions ↓
Alderson has a community health center but no hospital
Rainelle Medical Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 9.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 West Virginia figure falls outside Alderson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alderson adults…
On every condition, Alderson is about the same as West Virginia. Tap one to see it as people.
Alderson is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Alderson as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Alderson
1 community health center in Alderson, 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 Alderson; ≈ 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 West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Alderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Alderson adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Alderson 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.
19.8% of Alderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Alderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alderson adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alderson
Why doesn’t Alderson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alderson.
What hospital is closest to Alderson?
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Alderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alderson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alderson Medical Center in Alderson, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alderson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West Virginia 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.