Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Oak Hill is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Oak Hill trails West Virginia on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Hill
Oak Hill is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Oak Hill is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Oak Hill looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 25% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 3% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
COPD runs high in Oak Hill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. Conditions ↓
Oak Hill sleeps less
47.2% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 40.7% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Oak Hill’s likely range.
What’s behind Oak Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #45 of 61 in West Virginia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 17% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Oak Hill’s median household income is $52,466; among the 6,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few West Virginia towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Oak Hill is healthier than 25% of graded towns, against 3% nationally.
Out of every 100 Oak Hill adults…
Oak Hill runs above WV on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oak Hill
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill; ≈ 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 Oak Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Oak Hill adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Oak Hill 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.
21.7% of Oak Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Oak Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | D− | 40.6% | 17.6% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Fayetteville | D | 39.7% | 16.5% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Hill adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Hill is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Oak Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Hill | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.3%26–32.8 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.3 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.5%20.1–25 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%34.1–47.1 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.8%40.8–48.8 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.9%40.7–49.1 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39.9%36.4–43.5 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5.1 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.4%20.6–28.3 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.7%18.9–24.7 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%31.4–41 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.5–15.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%41.5–53.1 | 40.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.6–11 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.3–83.6 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%47.8–55.3 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85–88.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.6 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.3–69.4 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71.8–83.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.1%28.1–36.2 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.8–41.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.2–28.2 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16–21.7 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.4–16.6 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11–14.4 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%18.6–24.9 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%38.9–47.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.9–23.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.4 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 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 Oak Hill
Is Oak Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #45 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Hill?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 47.1%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Hill?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Oak Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Oak Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11%), 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 Oak Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Hill.
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.