Where Earling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Earling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Earling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Earling
Dental care lags in Earling
43.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and stroke run high in Earling
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 4.2% 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 Earling’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Earling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Earling adults…
Earling runs above WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Earling
No hospital or community health center in Earling 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 Earling; ≈ 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 Earling adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
2 in 5 Earling 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.
20.1% of Earling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Earling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man | — | — | — | — |
Man: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Earling adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Earling
Why doesn’t Earling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Earling.
What hospital is closest to Earling?
Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Earling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Earling?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern West Virginia Health System-Man in Man, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Earling.
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.