Old Stone Church · Photo: Richard Cheek · Public domainWithin West Virginia, Lewisburg is healthier than 75% of graded towns
Lewisburg differs from West Virginia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lewisburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lewisburg
Lewisburg looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 75% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 25% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Lewisburg
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 9.6% across West Virginia. Conditions ↓
Lewisburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lewisburg is healthier than 25%. Against the 5,625 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 Lewisburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Lewisburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewisburg is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #16 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 48% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Lewisburg’s median household income is $49,560; among the 5,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lewisburg compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 73.6% (U.S. 65.5%); worried about keeping housing, 9.9% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Lewisburg adults…
Lewisburg runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lewisburg
1 community health center in Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Lewisburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Lewisburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lewisburg does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Lewisburg adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Lewisburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Lewisburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lewisburg adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lewisburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lewisburg is better than West Virginia on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Lewisburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lewisburg | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%18.9–26.6 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16–21 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.9–43.7 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.1–48.7 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.1–46.8 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39.7%36–43.5 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10–12.4 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.4 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.9%8.1–11.9 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.7–5 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.5–17.8 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%11.8–18.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%24.7–35.2 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.4–15.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.3–40.5 | 40.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.5–9.7 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.7–85.6 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.9–64.3 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%86.8–90.6 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.6–84.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%69.5–77.4 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%71.8–84.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%23.8–31.8 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.3–36.4 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17–24.4 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.3–16.4 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8–11.8 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.5–10.6 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%11.1–17.8 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.4–40.5 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.3–21.3 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.7 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lewisburg
Is Lewisburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewisburg is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #16 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lewisburg?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 43.7%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lewisburg?
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Lewisburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lewisburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.7%), 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 Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg.
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.