Photo: FloNight · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Matewan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Matewan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Matewan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matewan
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Matewan
1 in 5 adults have COPD (19.3%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 24%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Matewan runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Matewan adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (48.3%), vs 32.8% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Matewan
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (14.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 36.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Matewan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Matewan adults…
Matewan runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Matewan is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Matewan as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.8% of Matewan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Matewan
No hospital or community health center in Matewan 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 Matewan; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Matewan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Matewan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Matewan runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Matewan 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.
Matewan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Jacket | — | — | — | — |
Red Jacket: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Matewan adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Matewan
Why doesn’t Matewan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Matewan.
What hospital is closest to Matewan?
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Matewan’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 Matewan?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WHWC Burch School-Based Health Center in Delbarton, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matewan.
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.