Photo: Youngamerican · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ceredo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Ceredo differs from West Virginia on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ceredo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ceredo
Ceredo is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ceredo is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Ceredo
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Ceredo runs above West Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ceredo, and more people treating it
48.2% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.1% 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 Ceredo’s likely range.
What’s behind Ceredo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ceredo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Ceredo’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.9% of adults, against 21.1% across West Virginia and 15.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ceredo’s median household income is $49,635; among the 5,657 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ceredo compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ceredo adults…
Ceredo runs above WV on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ceredo is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ceredo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ceredo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Ceredo
No hospital or community health center in Ceredo 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 Ceredo; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ceredo adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Ceredo 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.
22.3% of Ceredo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Ceredo and the towns around it
Ceredo’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceredo | D− | 43.3% | 18.2% | 21.3% | CDC place |
| Kenova | D− | 45.4% | 18.2% | 24.3% | CDC place |
| Huntington | D− | 46.4% | 15.7% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ceredo adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ceredo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ceredo is better than West Virginia on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Ceredo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ceredo | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.3%25.6–33.4 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–22 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.4–24.5 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%36.3–50.9 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2%15.8–20.7 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 48.2%44.2–52.4 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.3%40–48.7 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 42.4%38.8–46.1 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.3–14.4 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.8–12.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.4–12 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%14.6–21.6 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.3%18–24.7 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 37.5%32.5–43.1 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.5–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%37.4–50 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.3–11.4 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.2–85.4 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.3%47.3–55.2 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.6–88.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.8–84.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66.1–74.8 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63.5–78.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.7%27.6–35.9 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.9–37.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.2–26.4 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%15.3–22.2 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11–15.5 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.6–14.3 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.6–11.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%18.4–26.6 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.8%40–49.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%19.9–25.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.3–22.6 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.3–14.8 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ceredo
Is Ceredo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ceredo is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ceredo?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 50.9%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ceredo?
Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Ceredo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ceredo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11.4%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ceredo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ceredo.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.