Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Glenville is healthier than 70%
Glenville differs from West Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenville
Glenville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Glenville is healthier than 29%. Against the 4,816 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Glenville
Glenville runs below West Virginia on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (6.6% vs 8.7%), diabetes (12.1% vs 15.9%) and stroke (3.2% vs 4.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Glenville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Glenville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenville is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 49% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Glenville’s median household income is $47,422; among the 4,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Glenville adults…
Glenville runs below WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glenville
No hospital or community health center in Glenville 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 Glenville; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Glenville adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Glenville 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.
14.8% of Glenville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Glenville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenville | C | 37.9% | 12.1% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glenville adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glenville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glenville is better than West Virginia on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Glenville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glenville | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%17.8–25.6 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.3–25.6 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%30.1–46.5 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–14.2 | 15.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.4–40.3 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34–42.6 | 42.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.8–34.2 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–14.1 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.1%6.7–9.6 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.6–19.7 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%12.5–19.1 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%23.3–34.2 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.3–19.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%33.7–48.2 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%5.7–10.6 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.2–82.5 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56%52.1–60 | 55.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%80.2–86.7 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%72.2–77.3 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.3–74.2 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.1–82.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.2%28–36.8 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.2–40.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%18.6–27 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%10.8–18.2 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%8.9–13.9 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8–11.7 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.1–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%11.3–18.7 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%31–42 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.2–17.1 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%15.6–22.9 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 5.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.3–12.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Glenville
Is Glenville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenville is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glenville?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 46.5%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glenville?
Minnie Hamilton Health System in Grantsville, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Glenville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Glenville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–10.6%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Glenville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glenville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.