Where Hendricks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hendricks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hendricks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hendricks
Out of every 100 Hendricks adults…
On every condition, Hendricks is about the same as West Virginia. Tap one to see it as people.
Hendricks is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hendricks as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hendricks
No hospital or community health center in Hendricks 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 Hendricks; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hendricks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Hendricks adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Hendricks 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.
15.6% of Hendricks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Hendricks and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleton | — | — | — | — |
Hambleton: 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 Hendricks adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hendricks
Why doesn’t Hendricks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hendricks.
What hospital is closest to Hendricks?
Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Hendricks’ 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 Hendricks?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. George Medical Clinic, Inc. - Dental Clinic in Hambleton, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hendricks.
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.