Photo: Alainmoscoso · CC BY-SA 3.0Within West Virginia, Keyser is healthier than 78% of graded towns
Keyser beats West Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keyser. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keyser
Keyser is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Keyser is healthier than 26%. Against the 4,644 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
Keyser looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 78% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 26% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Keyser is short on primary care and dental care
Keyser’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Keyser
Keyser runs below West Virginia on COPD (8.4% vs 10.6%), heart disease (7.2% vs 8.7%) and diabetes (13.4% vs 15.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Keyser’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Keyser’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keyser is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #14 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 43% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Keyser’s median household income is $46,955; among the 4,644 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Keyser
No hospital or community health center in Keyser 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 Keyser; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Keyser adults…
Keyser runs below 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Keyser adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Keyser adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Keyser 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.
13.6% of Keyser adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Keyser and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser | C | 37.6% | 13.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Keyser adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Keyser
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Keyser is better than West Virginia on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Keyser’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Keyser | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.8–25.1 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.5–23.4 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%31.2–44.4 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.1 | 15.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.3–42.5 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.1–41.6 | 42.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 34.1%31.1–37.3 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.1–14 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.4–22.6 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13–18.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24.2–33.3 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31.3–44.2 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.7–9.2 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.9–82.8 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56–63.5 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.7–88.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%76–80.3 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%65.9–75 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72–84.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.2%27.4–35.1 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.9–39.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.3–26.8 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.8–15.8 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.3–13 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8–10.8 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7–9.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%11.2–16.2 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%31.4–40.4 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.4–17.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.4–20.4 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.6 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Keyser
Is Keyser a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keyser is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #14 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Keyser?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 44.4%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Keyser?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Keyser’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Keyser have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.2%), 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 Keyser more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keyser.
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.