Where Brenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brenton
Brenton is short on primary care and mental health care
Brenton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Brenton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 9.6% 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 Brenton’s likely range.
Care in and near Brenton
No hospital or community health center in Brenton 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 Brenton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Brenton adults…
Brenton runs above WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Brenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Brenton adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Brenton 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.
12.3% of Brenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Brenton 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 Brenton adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brenton
Why doesn’t Brenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brenton.
What hospital is closest to Brenton?
Welch Community Hospital in Welch, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Brenton’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 Brenton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tug River Catterson Center in Pineville, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brenton.
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.