Travelers Rest · Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Burlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington
Binge drinking is the habit Burlington doesn’t win on
17.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across West Virginia. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Burlington is short on primary care and dental care
Burlington’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Burlington
Burlington runs below West Virginia on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (3.2% vs 4.2%), COPD (8.1% vs 10.6%) and diabetes (12.6% vs 15.9%). 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 Burlington’s likely range.
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.
Care in and near Burlington
No hospital or community health center in Burlington 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 Burlington; ≈ 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 Burlington adults…
Burlington runs below WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Burlington adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Burlington 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.
12.9% of Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Burlington 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 Burlington adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Burlington
Why doesn’t Burlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burlington.
What hospital is closest to Burlington?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Burlington’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 Burlington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burlington.
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.