Where Dorothy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorothy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorothy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorothy
Dental care lags in Dorothy
40.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 39.5% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dorothy
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.8%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Dorothy runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dorothy
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.5%), about twice the West Virginia rate. No reliable transportation (16.2% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (19% vs 11%) are higher too. 40% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% 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 Dorothy’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorothy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Dorothy adults…
Dorothy runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40% of Dorothy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Dorothy
No hospital or community health center in Dorothy 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 Dorothy; ≈ 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 Dorothy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dorothy runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Dorothy 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.
Dorothy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colcord | — | — | — | — |
Colcord: 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 Dorothy adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorothy
Why doesn’t Dorothy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorothy.
What hospital is closest to Dorothy?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Dorothy’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 Dorothy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern West Virginia Health System - Whitesville in Whitesville, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorothy.
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.