Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fairlea is healthier than 65%
On every measure CDC estimates, Fairlea looks like West Virginia as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairlea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairlea
Fairlea is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Fairlea is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Fairlea is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Fairlea with the state. Conditions ↓
Fairlea is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fairlea is healthier than 6%. Against the 197 towns with similar household incomes ($18K–$31K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Fairlea’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Fairlea’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairlea is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 22% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fairlea’s median household income is $24,411; among the 197 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($18K–$31K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Fairlea adults…
On every condition, Fairlea is about the same as West Virginia. Tap one to see it as people.
Fairlea is an older town: 28% 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 Fairlea as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Fairlea
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Fairlea, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Fairlea; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairlea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Fairlea adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Fairlea 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.
20.8% of Fairlea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Fairlea and the towns around it
Fairlea’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlea | D | 39.8% | 17.1% | 20% | CDC place |
| Ronceverte | D− | 43.3% | 17.5% | 24.4% | CDC place |
| Lewisburg | C− | 36.7% | 15.4% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairlea adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fairlea
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fairlea is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Fairlea’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fairlea | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%23.4–30.7 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.4–21.1 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.1–23.1 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%32.7–46.7 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 46.3%41.8–50.3 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%38.9–47.7 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 41.4%37.5–44.9 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.1–24.4 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17–23.1 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.6%29.2–39.6 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.2–15.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31.1–42.7 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.3–11 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%78.8–85 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51.1–58.7 | 55.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.4–89.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.6–83.7 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.1–71.4 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.4–82.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%25.4–33.4 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.6–37.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.7–25.8 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.9–21 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%17.6–24.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.2%34.2–43.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18.2–23.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fairlea
Is Fairlea a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairlea is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fairlea?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 46.7%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fairlea?
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Fairlea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fairlea have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–11%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fairlea more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairlea.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.