Where Gatewood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gatewood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gatewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gatewood
Diabetes, COPD and arthritis run high in Gatewood
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.6%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 45.5%, vs 37.7% across West Virginia. In all, Gatewood runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gatewood, and more people treating it
49.6% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.9% 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 Gatewood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gatewood adults…
Gatewood runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gatewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Gatewood
No hospital or community health center in Gatewood 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 Gatewood; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gatewood adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Gatewood 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.
19.6% of Gatewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Gatewood 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 Gatewood adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gatewood
Why doesn’t Gatewood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gatewood.
What hospital is closest to Gatewood?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Gatewood’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 Gatewood?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New River Health Medical Mall in Oak Hill, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gatewood.
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.