Photo: Jack Corn · Public domainWhere Chattaroy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chattaroy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chattaroy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chattaroy
Making ends meet is harder in Chattaroy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 30.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Chattaroy
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Chattaroy
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (25.4%), vs 21.1% across West Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 36.1%, vs 30.4% across West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Chattaroy’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.1% of Chattaroy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chattaroy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Chattaroy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chattaroy runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Chattaroy 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.
Out of every 100 Chattaroy adults…
Chattaroy runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chattaroy
No hospital or community health center in Chattaroy 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 Chattaroy; ≈ 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.
Chattaroy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson | D− | 44.6% | 21.1% | 26% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chattaroy adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chattaroy
Why doesn’t Chattaroy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chattaroy.
What hospital is closest to Chattaroy?
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Chattaroy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chattaroy?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Integrated Health-Chattaroy in Williamson, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chattaroy.
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.