Where Hilltop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hilltop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilltop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilltop
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Hilltop
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Hilltop runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Hilltop, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (West Virginia 8.5%), yet 30.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 25.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hilltop, and more people treating it
48.5% 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 Hilltop’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hilltop adults…
Hilltop runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hilltop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Hilltop
No hospital or community health center in Hilltop 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 Hilltop; ≈ 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.
How Hilltop adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Hilltop 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.
21% of Hilltop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Hilltop and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Jean | — | — | — | — |
Glen Jean: 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 Hilltop adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hilltop
Why doesn’t Hilltop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hilltop.
What hospital is closest to Hilltop?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Hilltop’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 Hilltop?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New River Health Medical Mall in Oak Hill, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilltop.
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.