Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pratt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pratt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pratt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pratt
Making ends meet is harder in Pratt
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (14.8% vs 11%) and housing insecurity (16.2% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 25% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Pratt
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), vs 19.3% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Pratt
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Pratt runs above West Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Pratt’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25% of Pratt 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 Pratt adults…
Pratt runs above WV on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pratt
No hospital or community health center in Pratt 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 Pratt; ≈ 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 Pratt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Pratt adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pratt runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Pratt 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.
Pratt and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansford | — | — | — | — |
Hansford: 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 Pratt adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pratt
Why doesn’t Pratt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pratt.
What hospital is closest to Pratt?
Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Pratt’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 Pratt?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley Health - Upper Kanawha in Cedar Grove, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pratt.
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.