Where Bolt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bolt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bolt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolt
Dental care lags in Bolt
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Bolt
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Conditions ↓
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 Bolt’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bolt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Bolt adults…
Bolt runs above WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bolt
No hospital or community health center in Bolt 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 Bolt; ≈ 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.
How Bolt adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bolt runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Bolt 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.
23.5% of Bolt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Bolt 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 Bolt adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bolt
Why doesn’t Bolt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bolt.
What hospital is closest to Bolt?
Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Bolt’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 Bolt?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accesshealth Glen Daniel Clinic in Glen Daniel, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolt.
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.