Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Logan’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Logan trails West Virginia on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Logan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Logan
Logan is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Logan is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Logan
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Logan
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.2%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.7%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Logan runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Logan adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (51.1%, vs 39.2% across West Virginia). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.5% vs 5.7%. Disability ↓
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 Logan’s likely range.
What’s behind Logan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Logan’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 24.3% of adults, against 17.3% across West Virginia and 13% 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). Logan’s median household income is $29,832; among the 545 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Logan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Logan adults…
Logan runs above WV on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Logan adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Logan
1 community health center in Logan, 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 Logan; ≈ 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.
How Logan adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Logan runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Logan 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.
39.8% of Logan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Logan 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | D− | 49.5% | 20.7% | 30.8% | CDC place |
| Mount Gay-Shamrock | D− | 46.7% | 20.2% | 26.9% | CDC place |
| Stollings | — | — | — | — |
Stollings: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Logan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Logan is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 26; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Logan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Logan | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.6%34.9–44.6 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.3%21.4–27.4 | 17.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 26.8%23.8–29.8 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.5%41.9–56.8 | 40.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.7%18.1–23.3 | 15.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.7%45.3–54 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.7%40.2–49.2 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 42.8%39–46.5 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.2%10–12.5 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31%26.6–35.9 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 30.8%26.5–35.3 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.9%40–51.9 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%9.8–14.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.6%40.9–54.2 | 40.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%10.6–16.9 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.1–83.3 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.1%35.4–42.9 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%79.8–85.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.6–82 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%50.8–61.5 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.1%55.7–72.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 37.3%32.9–41.8 | 30.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%34–44.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%22.9–31.3 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.3%26.4–36.5 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.5%18.2–25.1 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21.1%18.3–23.9 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%14.3–19.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.8%34.4–45.7 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 51.1%45.7–56.4 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.1%24.7–31.8 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 18.3%16–20.9 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 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 Logan
Is Logan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Logan?
CDC estimates 49.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.9% and 56.8%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Logan?
Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Logan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Logan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–16.9%), 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 Logan more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Logan.
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.