Where Rachel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rachel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rachel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rachel
Out of every 100 Rachel adults…
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Care in and near Rachel
No hospital or community health center in Rachel 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 Rachel; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rachel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Rachel adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Rachel 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 Rachel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Rachel 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 Rachel adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rachel
Why doesn’t Rachel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rachel.
What hospital is closest to Rachel?
Mon Health Marion in Whitehall, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Rachel’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 Rachel?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mva Health Center - Mannington in Mannington, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rachel.
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.