Photo: Coal town guy · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Deep Water residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deep Water, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deep Water. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deep Water
Dental care lags in Deep Water
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 37.3% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Deep Water
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (18.1% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (14% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 33% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Deep Water
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.3%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 13.7%, vs 10.6% across West Virginia. In all, Deep Water runs above West Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Deep Water’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deep Water adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33% of Deep Water adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Deep Water adults…
Deep Water runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deep Water
No hospital or community health center in Deep Water 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 Deep Water; ≈ 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 Deep Water adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Deep Water runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Deep Water 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.
Deep Water and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls View | — | — | — | — |
Falls View: 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 Deep Water adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deep Water
Why doesn’t Deep Water have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deep Water.
What hospital is closest to Deep Water?
Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Deep Water’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 Deep Water?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New River Health - Smithers in Smithers, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deep Water.
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.