Within West Virginia, Culloden is healthier than 63% of graded towns
Culloden beats West Virginia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Culloden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Culloden
Culloden looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 63% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 16% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Culloden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Culloden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Culloden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Culloden is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #23 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 31% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Culloden’s median household income is $73,318; among the 10,774 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Culloden compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.8% (U.S. 87.1%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 71.2% (U.S. 65.5%); worried about having enough food, 12.2% (U.S. 15%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Culloden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Culloden adults…
Culloden runs below WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Culloden
No hospital or community health center in Culloden 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 Culloden; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Culloden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Culloden adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Culloden adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Culloden and the towns around it
Culloden’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Culloden adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Culloden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Culloden is better than West Virginia on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Culloden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Culloden | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%19.3–25.1 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.1–18 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.6–21.9 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%36.9–47.5 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%37.7–44.9 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%39.2–46.5 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.8%35.6–42 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%7.8–10.3 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%15–20.9 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.1–19.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%25–33.3 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%35.8–45 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.4–84.5 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.9–60.4 | 55.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.3–90.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.6–83.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%67.6–74.9 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%70.6–82.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.8%27.4–34.3 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.9–37.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.8–25.7 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.3–14.4 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.7–11.7 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.7–14.9 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.6%32.5–40.6 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.5–19 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.4–18.5 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Culloden
Is Culloden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Culloden is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #23 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Culloden?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.9% and 47.5%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Culloden?
St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Culloden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Culloden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.7%), 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 Culloden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Culloden.
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.