Within West Virginia, Pleasant Valley is healthier than 62% of graded towns
Pleasant Valley beats West Virginia on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pleasant Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 62% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 16% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley runs below West Virginia on stroke (3.5% vs 4.2%) and heart disease (7.3% vs 8.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Pleasant Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Pleasant Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasant Valley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #24 of 61 in West Virginia. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 29% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Pleasant Valley’s median household income is $67,635; among the 10,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Valley adults…
Pleasant Valley runs below WV on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pleasant Valley
No hospital or community health center in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Pleasant Valley adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Pleasant Valley 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.
15.7% of Pleasant Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Pleasant Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | C− | 42.2% | 14% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Fairmont | D | 42.8% | 14.6% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pleasant Valley adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pleasant Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pleasant Valley is better than West Virginia on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Pleasant Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pleasant Valley | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%18.9–26.2 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.3–17.8 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%18.6–24.1 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%35.7–48.9 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%11.9–16.2 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.7–45 | 44% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.9–45.2 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.8–39 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.9%7.4–10.7 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%14.4–21.4 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%23.7–34 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34.5–45.8 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.8–9.7 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.8 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.9–64 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.5–88.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.2–73.4 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71.6–84.2 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.6%26.7–34.9 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.7–38.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%17.6–24.7 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%11.5–17.6 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.6–14.1 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.6–12 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%12.6–19.2 | 17.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%30.8–40.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.2–18.6 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.1–20.4 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 5.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.5 | 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 Pleasant Valley
Is Pleasant Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasant Valley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #24 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pleasant Valley?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 48.9%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pleasant Valley?
Mon Health Marion in Whitehall, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Pleasant Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pleasant Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.7%), 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 Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley.
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.