Where Colcord residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colcord, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Colcord. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colcord
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Colcord
1 in 4 adults have COPD (23.8%), more than twice the West Virginia rate. 1 in 5 adults have heart disease (18.7%), about twice the West Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Colcord runs above West Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Colcord
37.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 41.5% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
More Colcord adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (50.9%), 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 Colcord’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Colcord adults…
Colcord runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colcord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
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 Colcord
No hospital or community health center in Colcord 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 Colcord; ≈ 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).
How Colcord adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Colcord 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.
35.7% of Colcord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Colcord and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy | — | — | — | — |
Dorothy: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colcord adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Colcord
Why doesn’t Colcord have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colcord.
What hospital is closest to Colcord?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Colcord’s 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 Colcord?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern West Virginia Health System - Whitesville in Whitesville, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colcord.
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.