Where Despard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Despard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Despard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Despard
Making ends meet is harder in Despard
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.2%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 25.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Despard
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.1%), vs 19.3% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Despard
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 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 Despard’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.
25.9% of Despard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Despard adults…
Despard runs above WV on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Despard
No hospital or community health center in Despard 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 Despard; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Despard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Despard adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Despard 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.
Despard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | D− | 42.9% | 17.1% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Despard adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Despard
Why doesn’t Despard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Despard.
What hospital is closest to Despard?
United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Despard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Despard?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of Clarksburg in Clarksburg, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Despard.
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.