Photo: Ljray92 · CC BY-SA 4.0Rainelle’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Rainelle trails West Virginia on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rainelle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rainelle
Rainelle is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rainelle is healthier than fewer than 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rainelle
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.3%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Rainelle runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rainelle
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (18.1% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 35.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rainelle’s likely range.
What’s behind Rainelle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rainelle is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Rainelle’s estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 23.7% of adults, against 17.3% across West Virginia and 13% nationally.
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). Rainelle’s median household income is $35,625; among the 1,358 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Rainelle adults…
Rainelle runs above WV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.6% of Rainelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Rainelle
1 community health center in Rainelle, 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 Rainelle; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rainelle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Rainelle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rainelle runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Rainelle 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.
Rainelle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainelle | D− | 45.2% | 20.4% | 30% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rainelle adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rainelle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rainelle is better than West Virginia on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Rainelle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rainelle | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.7%31.6–41.9 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.7%20.7–26.8 | 17.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.1%22.2–28 | 21.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.2%37.9–52.5 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 20.4%17.6–23.1 | 15.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.6%45.1–53.7 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.9%39.4–48.2 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 43.7%39.7–47.4 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.7%12–15.5 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 9.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8%10.2–13.3 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 17.3%14.6–20 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.2–6.8 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33%28.1–37.9 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 30%25.5–34.5 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.9%37.7–49.8 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%9.9–14.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%33.7–45.5 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.1–16.5 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.5–83.4 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.9%43.9–51.8 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81–86.3 | 86.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.2–82.6 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%57.6–67.2 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%61.3–76.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.7%28.5–37 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%29.8–40.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%21.7–30 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.4%23.3–33.8 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.9%15.7–22.2 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.1%15.5–20.7 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%12–16.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.6%29.7–41.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.4%41.9–52.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.2%23.3–30.9 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.8%21.4–28.4 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.8%14.3–19.5 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%6.7–9.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Rainelle
Is Rainelle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rainelle is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rainelle?
CDC estimates 45.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 52.5%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rainelle?
Camc Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Rainelle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Rainelle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–16.5%), 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 Rainelle more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rainelle.
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.