Where East Dailey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Dailey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Dailey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Dailey
Cancer and arthritis run high in East Dailey
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 9.6% across West Virginia. 45.1% of adults have arthritis, vs 37.7% across West Virginia. In all, East Dailey runs above West Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Dailey, and more people treating it
50.2% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer East Dailey adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 East Dailey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Dailey adults…
East Dailey runs above WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
East Dailey is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Dailey as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Dailey 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.
14% of East Dailey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near East Dailey
No hospital or community health center in East Dailey 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 East Dailey; ≈ 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 East Dailey adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 East Dailey 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.
East Dailey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dailey | — | — | — | — |
Dailey: 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 East Dailey adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Dailey
Why doesn’t East Dailey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Dailey.
What hospital is closest to East Dailey?
Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 10.5 miles in a straight line from East Dailey’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 East Dailey?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley Health Care - Mill Creek Health Center in Mill Creek, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Dailey.
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.