Where Bergoo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bergoo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bergoo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bergoo
Heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Bergoo
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. High blood pressure is also above the state: 53%, vs 44% across West Virginia. In all, Bergoo runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Bergoo adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (17.4% vs 21.1%) and depression (25.8% vs 30.4%) both run below West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Bergoo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bergoo adults…
Bergoo runs below WV on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bergoo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bergoo does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Bergoo 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.
Care in and near Bergoo
No hospital or community health center in Bergoo 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 Bergoo; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bergoo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Bergoo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Bergoo 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 Bergoo adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bergoo
Why doesn’t Bergoo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bergoo.
What hospital is closest to Bergoo?
Webster Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Bergoo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bergoo.
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.