Where Baxter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baxter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baxter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baxter
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Baxter
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 10.6% across West Virginia. In all, Baxter runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Baxter, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Baxter’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Baxter adults…
Baxter runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baxter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Baxter
No hospital or community health center in Baxter 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 Baxter; ≈ 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
How Baxter adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Baxter 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.
21.4% of Baxter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Baxter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Baxter adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baxter
Why doesn’t Baxter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baxter.
What hospital is closest to Baxter?
Mon Health Marion in Whitehall, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Baxter’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 Baxter?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers in Fairmont, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baxter.
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.