Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Nettie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nettie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nettie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nettie
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Nettie
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Nettie runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nettie, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Nettie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nettie adults…
Nettie runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nettie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Nettie
No hospital or community health center in Nettie 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 Nettie; ≈ 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 Nettie adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Nettie 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.
19.4% of Nettie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Nettie 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 Nettie adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nettie
Why doesn’t Nettie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nettie.
What hospital is closest to Nettie?
Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Nettie’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 Nettie?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camden Family Health - Red Oak Drive in Craigsville, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nettie.
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.