Cass Scenic Railroad · Photo: Shayfan at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Cass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 24927. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cass
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cass
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.1%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Cass runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cass
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (10.7% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 24.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Cass adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 32.8% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Cass’ likely range; Cass’ figures come from ZIP code 24927, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cass adults…
Cass runs above WV on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.6% of Cass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cass
No hospital or community health center in Cass 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 Cass; ≈ 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 Cass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Cass adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Cass 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.
Cass 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 Cass adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cass
Why doesn’t Cass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cass.
What hospital is closest to Cass?
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Cass’ 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 Cass?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of Green Bank in Green Bank, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cass.
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.