Reber Radio Telescope · Photo: Jarek Tuszyński · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Green Bank residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Bank, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Bank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Bank
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Green Bank
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Green Bank runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Green Bank
47.6% 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 ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Green Bank
The closest emergency room is Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Community Care of West Virginia is closer (0.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Green Bank, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82.9% 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 Green Bank’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Green Bank adults…
Green Bank runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Bank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Green Bank
1 community health center in Green Bank, 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 Green Bank; ≈ 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.
How Green Bank adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Green Bank 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.
23% of Green Bank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Green Bank and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbovale | — | — | — | — |
Arbovale: 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 Green Bank adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Bank
Why doesn’t Green Bank have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green Bank.
What hospital is closest to Green Bank?
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Buckeye, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Green Bank’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 Green Bank?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Dental Care of Green Bank in Green Bank, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Bank.
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.