Where Fenwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fenwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fenwick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fenwick
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Fenwick
1 in 6 adults have heart disease (16.9%), about twice the West Virginia rate. 1 in 5 adults have COPD (19.4%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Fenwick runs above West Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fenwick
43.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
In Fenwick, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8% of working-age adults are uninsured (West Virginia 8.5%), yet 37% say their health is fair or poor, vs 25.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Fenwick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fenwick adults…
Fenwick runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fenwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Fenwick
No hospital or community health center in Fenwick 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 Fenwick; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Fenwick adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Fenwick 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.
24.4% of Fenwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Fenwick 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 Fenwick adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fenwick
Why doesn’t Fenwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fenwick.
What hospital is closest to Fenwick?
Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Fenwick’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 Fenwick?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camden Family Health in Richwood, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fenwick.
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.