Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex and Town Historic District · Photo: Bestbudbrian · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Garten residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garten, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garten. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garten
Depression is more common in Garten
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (35.8%), vs 30.4% across West Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 24.6%, vs 21.1% across West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Garten sleeps less
47.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 40.7% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Garten’s likely range.
How Garten adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Garten runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Garten 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Garten adults…
Garten runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Garten
No hospital or community health center in Garten 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 Garten; ≈ 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 Garten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Garten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Garten 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 Garten adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Garten
Why doesn’t Garten have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garten.
What hospital is closest to Garten?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Garten’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 Garten?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New River Health Pharmacy - Fayetteville in Fayetteville, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garten.
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.