Where Montcalm residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montcalm, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montcalm. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montcalm
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Montcalm
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 45.4% of adults have arthritis, vs 37.7% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Montcalm runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Montcalm, and more people treating it
48.3% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Montcalm has a community health center but no hospital
Bluestone Health Association is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Princeton Community Hospital Assn in Princeton, 7.6 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Montcalm’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Montcalm adults…
Montcalm runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montcalm adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Montcalm
1 community health center in Montcalm, 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 Montcalm; ≈ 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.
How Montcalm adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Montcalm 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.
17.2% of Montcalm adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Montcalm and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montcalm adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Montcalm
Why doesn’t Montcalm have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montcalm.
What hospital is closest to Montcalm?
Princeton Community Hospital Assn in Princeton, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Montcalm’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 Montcalm?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Prudich Medical Center in Montcalm, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montcalm.
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.