Where Arbovale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arbovale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arbovale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arbovale
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Arbovale
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.5%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 14.1%, vs 10.6% across West Virginia. In all, Arbovale runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Arbovale
The closest emergency room is Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Care of West Virginia is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Arbovale, and more people treating it
52.6% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Arbovale
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.7%), vs 19.3% across West Virginia. 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Arbovale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arbovale adults…
Arbovale runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arbovale
No hospital or community health center in Arbovale 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 Arbovale; ≈ 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 Arbovale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Arbovale adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Arbovale 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.
19.9% of Arbovale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Arbovale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bank | — | — | — | — |
Green Bank: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arbovale adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arbovale
Why doesn’t Arbovale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arbovale.
What hospital is closest to Arbovale?
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Arbovale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arbovale?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Dental Care of Green Bank in Green Bank, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arbovale.
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.