Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Bolivar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bolivar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bolivar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolivar
Bolivar is an active town
Only 24.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.8% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Bolivar
Bolivar runs below West Virginia on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (7.4% vs 10.6%), heart disease (6.6% vs 8.7%) and stroke (3.2% vs 4.2%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Bolivar adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bolivar’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bolivar adults…
Bolivar runs below WV on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Bolivar residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Bolivar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Bolivar
No hospital or community health center in Bolivar 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 Bolivar; ≈ 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 Bolivar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Bolivar adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
3 in 10 Bolivar 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.
Bolivar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | — | — | — | — |
Harpers Ferry: 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 Bolivar adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bolivar
Why doesn’t Bolivar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bolivar.
What hospital is closest to Bolivar?
Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Bolivar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bolivar?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SCH Behavioral Health in Charles Town, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolivar.
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.