Photo: Coal town guy · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gary residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gary, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gary. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gary
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Gary
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.5%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Gary runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gary
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 32.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Gary’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Gary adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (47.6%), vs 32.8% 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 Gary’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gary adults…
Gary runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gary 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Gary
1 community health center in Gary, 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 Gary; ≈ 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).
How Gary adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gary runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Gary 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.
36.4% of Gary adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Gary and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Gary adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gary
Why doesn’t Gary have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gary.
What hospital is closest to Gary?
Welch Community Hospital in Welch, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Gary’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 Gary?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tug River Health Center in Gary, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gary.
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.