Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Harts residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harts, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harts. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harts
Dental care lags in Harts
44.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Harts’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Harts
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.8%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Harts runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Harts
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), vs 19.3% 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 Harts’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harts adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Harts adults…
Harts runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
Care in and near Harts
1 community health center in Harts, 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 Harts; ≈ 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 Harts adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Harts 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.
24.9% of Harts adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Harts 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 Harts adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harts
Why doesn’t Harts have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harts.
What hospital is closest to Harts?
Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Harts’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harts?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley Health - Harts in Harts, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harts.
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.