Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store · Photo: Coal town guy · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Prince residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prince, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prince. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prince
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Prince
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.9%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Prince runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Prince
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.7%), vs 19.3% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
More Prince adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40%), 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 Prince’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Prince adults…
Prince runs above WV on 7 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Prince
No hospital or community health center in Prince 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 Prince; ≈ 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 Prince adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Prince adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Prince 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.
26.7% of Prince adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Prince and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prince adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prince
Why doesn’t Prince have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Prince.
What hospital is closest to Prince?
Beckley ARH Hospital in Beckley, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Prince’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Prince?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accesshealth Beckley Pediatrics in Beckley, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prince.
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.