Bank of Glen Jean · Photo: Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Glen Jean residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Jean, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Jean. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Jean
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Glen Jean
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.4%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Glen Jean runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Glen Jean
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 11%) and housing insecurity (15.6% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 24.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Glen Jean
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 26.1% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). 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 Glen Jean’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glen Jean adults…
Glen Jean runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.9% of Glen Jean adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Jean adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Glen Jean
No hospital or community health center in Glen Jean 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 Glen Jean; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Glen Jean adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glen Jean does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Glen Jean 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.
Glen Jean and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop | — | — | — | — |
Hilltop: 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 Glen Jean adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Jean
Why doesn’t Glen Jean have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Jean.
What hospital is closest to Glen Jean?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Glen Jean’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 Glen Jean?
16 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New River Health Medical Mall in Oak Hill, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Jean.
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.