Photo: Coal town guy · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Kistler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kistler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kistler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kistler
Dental care lags in Kistler
42.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 34.5% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kistler
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (15.5% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (12.1% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 27.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Depression is more common in Kistler
36.1% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 30.4% across West Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 24.9%, vs 21.1% across 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 Kistler’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kistler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.4% of Kistler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
How Kistler adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kistler runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Kistler 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.
Out of every 100 Kistler adults…
Kistler runs above WV on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kistler
No hospital or community health center in Kistler 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 Kistler; ≈ 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.
Kistler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kistler adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kistler
Why doesn’t Kistler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kistler.
What hospital is closest to Kistler?
Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Kistler’s 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 Kistler?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern West Virginia Health System-Man in Man, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kistler.
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.