Photo: Taber Bain · Public domainWhere Helvetia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helvetia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 26224. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helvetia
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Helvetia
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.3%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Helvetia runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Helvetia, and more people treating it
52.2% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Helvetia adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (18.1% vs 21.1%) and depression (26.7% vs 30.4%) both run below West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Helvetia’s likely range; Helvetia’s figures come from ZIP code 26224, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Helvetia adults…
Helvetia runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helvetia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Helvetia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Helvetia does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Helvetia 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.
Care in and near Helvetia
1 community health center in Helvetia, 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 Helvetia; ≈ 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.
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 Helvetia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Helvetia 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 Helvetia adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Helvetia
Why doesn’t Helvetia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Helvetia.
What hospital is closest to Helvetia?
Webster Memorial Hospital in Webster Springs, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Helvetia’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 Helvetia?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of Helvetia in Pickens, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helvetia.
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.