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Health in Flemington · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Flemington residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flemington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flemington. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Flemington

Dental care lags in Flemington

47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓

COPD runs high in Flemington

1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 10.6% 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 Flemington’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Flemington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.

80%Yearly checkupWV 81%
48%Dentist visitWV 56%
85%Cholesterol checkWV 87%
59%Colon screeningWV 67%
72%MammogramWV 76%
80%Taking BP medsWV 80%
1 in 10
working-age adults has no health insurance
Flemington 10.3% · West Virginia 1 in 12 (8.5%)
Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Flemington adults…

Flemington runs above WV on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

13 of every 100 Flemington adults have COPD
West Virginia: 11 in 100 · worse · likely 10.8–15.7%
Better than WVWorseAbout the sameWest Virginia
Getting care

Care in and near Flemington

No hospital or community health center in Flemington itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERUnited Hospital CenterBridgeport · 7.2 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyUnited Hospital Center★★★★★ · 7.2 miDirections →
+Low-cost careCommunity Care of West VirginiaBridgeport · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
6.6 mi
Community Care of West Virginia
2 sites · nearest in Bridgeport
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
7.2 mi
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport · ★★★★★
ER
7.6 mi
Grafton City Hospital
Grafton · not rated
ERRural critical access
8 mi
Preston Taylor Community Health Centers
4 sites · nearest in Grafton
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
9.4 mi
Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital
Philippi · not rated
ERRural critical access
11.6 mi
Mon Health Marion
Whitehall · not rated
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Flemington itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Flemington itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Flemington itself

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 Flemington; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia

Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.

Get no exercise 38.4%WV 32.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 43%WV 40.7%
Binge drink 13.7%WV 14.1%
Smoke cigarettes 23.6%WV 19.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Flemington, betterFlemington, worseAbout the sameWest Virginia
Where Flemington gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Flemington adults are doing

About the same as West Virginia on each measure.

1 in 3Flemington adults feel lonely
33.8% · WV 33.8% · About the same as WV
1 in 4Flemington adults lack social or emotional support
24.7% · WV 23% · About the same as WV
1 in 3Flemington adults have been diagnosed with depression
31.6% · WV 30.4% · About the same as WV
1 in 4Flemington adults are in frequent mental distress
22.6% · WV 21.1% · About the same as WV
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Flemington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 5
Flemington adults worry about having enough food
19.8% · WV 16.2%
About the same as WV
1 in 7
Flemington adults worry about keeping their housing
14.1% · WV 12.4%
About the same as WV
1 in 8
Flemington adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
12.7% · WV 11%
About the same as WV
1 in 10
Flemington adults lack reliable transportation
10.4% · WV 8.9%
About the same as WV

22.9% of Flemington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.

Around town

Flemington and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

43.7%

of Flemington adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs22%
Thinking or memory21.7%
Hearing10.2%
Errands alone13.2%
Vision7.1%
Dressing or bathing5.7%
West Virginia

Questions about health in Flemington

Why doesn’t Flemington have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flemington.

What hospital is closest to Flemington?

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Flemington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Flemington?

6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flemington.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.