Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Bartow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bartow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bartow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bartow
Dental care lags in Bartow
43.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Bartow
The closest emergency room is Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 26.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Care of West Virginia is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Bartow
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.1%), 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 Bartow’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bartow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Bartow
No hospital or community health center in Bartow 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 Bartow; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bartow adults…
Bartow runs above WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bartow adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Bartow 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.
26.3% of Bartow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Bartow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank | — | — | — | — |
Frank: 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 Bartow adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bartow
Why doesn’t Bartow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bartow.
What hospital is closest to Bartow?
Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Bartow’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 Bartow?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Dental Care of Green Bank in Green Bank, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bartow.
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.