Templemoor · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Century residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Century, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Century. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Century
Heart disease and stroke run high in Century
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Century runs above West Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Century, and more people treating it
49.9% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Century’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Century adults…
Century runs above WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Century adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Century
No hospital or community health center in Century 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 Century; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Century adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Century 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.
20.4% of Century adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Century 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 Century adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Century
Why doesn’t Century have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Century.
What hospital is closest to Century?
St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon in Buckhannon, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Century’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Century?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care Pediatrics of Buckhannon in Buckhannon, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Century.
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.