Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Huntington is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Huntington differs from West Virginia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Huntington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huntington
Huntington is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Huntington is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Huntington
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.2% across West Virginia. No reliable transportation (13.1% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 11%) are higher too. 26.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Huntington looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 25% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 3% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Huntington
48.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). 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 Huntington’s likely range.
What’s behind Huntington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huntington is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #46 of 61 in West Virginia. All seven of Huntington’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 24% of adults, against 21.1% across West Virginia and 15.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Huntington’s median household income is $45,100; among the 4,037 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few West Virginia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Huntington is healthier than 25% of graded towns, against 3% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.5% of Huntington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Huntington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Huntington adults…
Huntington runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Huntington
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Huntington, 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 Huntington; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Huntington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Huntington runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Huntington 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.
Huntington and the towns around it
Huntington’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | D− | 46.4% | 15.7% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Ceredo | D− | 43.3% | 18.2% | 21.3% | CDC place |
| Barboursville | D | 43.2% | 14.4% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Huntington adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Huntington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Huntington is better than West Virginia on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Huntington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Huntington | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%25.8–31.3 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.4–20.2 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24%21.7–26.4 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.4%40.8–52.2 | 40.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7%14–17.6 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%37.1–44.2 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.4–43.4 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%33–39 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.5%12–15 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.5–9 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.3%21.9–29.1 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%18.3–23 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.1%30.2–38.2 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.5–16.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%37.9–48 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.2–83.1 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.9%45.6–52.3 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.8–84.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75.2–79.6 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.6–71 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.2–79.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 33.8%30.1–37.6 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.6–41.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.1–27.4 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%19.9–24.9 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.1–18 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.1%11.7–14.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.5%23.9–29.1 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.7%38.8–46.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%17.4–21.3 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.2%20.1–24.4 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.3–14.8 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%5–5.8 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Huntington
Is Huntington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huntington is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #46 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Huntington?
CDC estimates 46.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.8% and 52.2%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Huntington?
Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Huntington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Huntington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.1%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Huntington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Huntington.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.