New River Company General Office Building · Photo: Coal town guy · CC BY-SA 3.0Mount Hope’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Mount Hope differs from West Virginia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Hope
Mount Hope is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mount Hope is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Mount Hope
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 33.2% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Hope
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.1%), about twice the West Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.7% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (15.8% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 37.8% 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 Mount Hope’s likely range.
What’s behind Mount Hope’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Hope is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Mount Hope’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 25.5% of adults, against 21.1% across West Virginia and 15.9% 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). Mount Hope’s median household income is $34,375; among the 1,156 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mount Hope compares well: binge drinking, 11.3% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Hope 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.
37.8% of Mount Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Mount Hope adults…
Mount Hope runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mount Hope
No hospital or community health center in Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope; ≈ 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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How Mount Hope adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mount Hope runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Mount Hope 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.
Mount Hope and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope | D− | 46.3% | 22.1% | 27.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Hope adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Hope
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Hope is better than West Virginia on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Mount Hope’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Hope | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.5%33.1–42.2 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%19.7–25.3 | 17.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.5%22.7–28.5 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%39.7–53.1 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 22.1%19.5–24.8 | 15.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.6%45.6–53.6 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.3%41.1–49.5 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 42%38.4–45.7 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.4%12.7–16.1 | 12.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.8–12.4 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.7%13.5–18 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.3–6.7 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.2%28.6–37.8 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.4%23.4–31.7 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.6%38.1–49.6 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.3%9.3–13.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.6%44.9–56.3 | 40.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.2–14.2 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.5–83.8 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.6%39.1–46.1 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82–86.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78–82.7 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.3–66.9 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.8–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 33.3%29.2–37.5 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.9–43.4 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%22.7–30.8 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.1%25.3–34.9 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.6%18.3–24.7 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.7%17.8–23.3 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.8%13.5–18.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.8%32.4–43 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.1%45–55.5 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.1%23.6–30.5 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.5%21.5–27.7 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.4–12 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.8–11.3 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.7%14.5–18.9 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 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 Mount Hope
Is Mount Hope a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Hope is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Hope?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.7% and 53.1%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Hope?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Mount Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Mount Hope have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–14.2%), 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 Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope.
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.