Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0Where Northfork residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northfork, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northfork. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfork
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Northfork
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.5%), about twice the West Virginia rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (30.6%), about twice the West Virginia rate. COPD is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 10.6% across West Virginia. In all, Northfork runs above West Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Northfork
41.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 34.2% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Northfork’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Northfork
36.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 16.2% across West Virginia (more than twice the West Virginia rate). Utility shut-off threats (23.6% vs 11%) and housing insecurity (25% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 43.7% 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 Northfork’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Northfork adults…
Northfork runs below WV on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northfork 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.
43.7% of Northfork adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Northfork
1 community health center in Northfork, 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 Northfork; ≈ 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 Northfork adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Northfork runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Northfork 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.
Northfork and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | — | — | — | — |
Keystone: 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 Northfork adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northfork
Why doesn’t Northfork have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northfork.
What hospital is closest to Northfork?
Welch Community Hospital in Welch, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Northfork’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northfork?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tug River Health Association in Northfork, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northfork.
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.