Photo: Ken Thomas · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ansted is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Ansted trails West Virginia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ansted. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ansted
Ansted is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ansted is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Ansted
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 28.8% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ansted
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Ansted runs above West Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ansted is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ansted is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,962 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 20%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ansted’s likely range.
What’s behind Ansted’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ansted is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 22% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Ansted’s median household income is $38,375; among the 1,962 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ansted adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Ansted adults…
Ansted runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ansted
1 community health center in Ansted, 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 Ansted; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Ansted adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Ansted adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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 Ansted adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Ansted and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansted | D− | 39.9% | 18.7% | 22.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ansted adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ansted
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ansted is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Ansted’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ansted | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%26.3–35.2 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.4–22.7 | 17.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.6–25 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%33.5–46.4 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.2–21.1 | 15.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.9%42.8–50.9 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.8%42.6–50.9 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 42.5%38.8–46 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.3–12.2 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.7%11.4–16.1 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.8%24.2–33.5 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%18.4–26 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38%32.3–43.4 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12%9.8–14.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46%40.1–51.9 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.1–11.7 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78–84.2 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%47.1–54.6 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.8–89.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.4–84.3 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%61.8–71.3 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%71.3–83.8 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32%28.1–35.9 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.4–41.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.4–28 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%14.8–22.1 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%10.9–15.8 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%9.8–13.6 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.2–11.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%17.4–25.7 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.8%40.5–50.7 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%19.9–26.7 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%17.6–23.5 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6–8.2 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.1–15.1 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ansted
Is Ansted a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ansted is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ansted?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 46.4%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ansted?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Ansted’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ansted have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.7%), against 8.5% across West 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 Ansted 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 Ansted.
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. 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.