Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Frank residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frank, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frank
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Frank
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 9.6% across West Virginia. In all, Frank runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Frank
The closest emergency room is Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 26.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Care of West Virginia is closer (8.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Frank, and more people treating it
51.4% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. 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 Frank’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Frank adults…
Frank runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Frank
No hospital or community health center in Frank 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 Frank; ≈ 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 Frank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Frank adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Frank 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.
17.3% of Frank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Frank and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow | — | — | — | — |
Bartow: 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 Frank adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frank
Why doesn’t Frank have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Frank.
What hospital is closest to Frank?
Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Frank’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 Frank?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Dental Care of Green Bank in Green Bank, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frank.
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.