Where Eskdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eskdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eskdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eskdale
Making ends meet is harder in Eskdale
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Housing insecurity (15.7% vs 12.4%) and utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 11%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Eskdale
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.5%), vs 19.3% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
Eskdale is older than West Virginia, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Eskdale runs below West Virginia on cancer (7.2% vs 9.6%), heart disease (7% vs 8.7%) and diabetes (13% vs 15.9%). That’s despite an older population: 37% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). 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 Eskdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eskdale adults…
Eskdale runs below WV on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Eskdale is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eskdale as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Eskdale 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Eskdale
No hospital or community health center in Eskdale 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 Eskdale; ≈ 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 Eskdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Eskdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eskdale runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Eskdale 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.
Eskdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eskdale adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eskdale
Why doesn’t Eskdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eskdale.
What hospital is closest to Eskdale?
Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Eskdale’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 Eskdale?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cabin Creek Health Center in Dawes, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eskdale.
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.