Within West Virginia, Pea Ridge is healthier than 80% of graded towns
Pea Ridge beats West Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pea Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 80% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 26% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Pea Ridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below West Virginia. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Pea Ridge is an active town
Only 27.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.8% 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 Pea Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Pea Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pea Ridge is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #13 of 61 in West Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 52% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Pea Ridge’s median household income is $65,811; among the 10,063 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pea Ridge compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.5% (U.S. 11%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 72.5% (U.S. 65.5%); worried about having enough food, 11.9% (U.S. 15%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Pea Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
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.
Out of every 100 Pea Ridge adults…
Pea Ridge runs below WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pea Ridge
1 community health center in Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge; ≈ 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 Pea Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Pea Ridge adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Pea Ridge 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.
Pea Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | C | 41.9% | 14% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Barboursville | D | 43.2% | 14.4% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pea Ridge adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pea Ridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pea Ridge is better than West Virginia on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Pea Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pea Ridge | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17.2 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17–21.6 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%36.3–47.8 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.2–15.9 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.6–43 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.5–45.3 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.2%34–40.4 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.6–19.6 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.2–17.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.3–31.5 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.5–16.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%32.8–43.4 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.2–8.1 | 8.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%78.9–84.9 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.7–64.6 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.6–90.1 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.2–83 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%68.3–76.6 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.4–83.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.8%27.1–34.7 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%29–38.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.1–24.6 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.9–14.4 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.1–11.6 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.5–15.6 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.4–39.6 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.9–18.3 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.9–18.2 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.5 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Pea Ridge
Is Pea Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pea Ridge is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #13 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pea Ridge?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 47.8%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pea Ridge?
St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Pea Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pea Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.1%), 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 Pea Ridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pea Ridge.
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.