Photo: Schaefer, Harry, Photographer (NARA record: 8464469) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rand is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Rand differs from West Virginia on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rand. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rand
Rand is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rand is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rand
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Housing insecurity (17.5% vs 12.4%) and utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 11%) are higher too. 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 Rand’s likely range.
What’s behind Rand’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rand is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. All seven of Rand’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.9% of adults, against 21.1% across West Virginia and 15.9% 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). Rand’s median household income is $61,047; among the 9,183 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rand compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 70.4% (U.S. 65.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Rand adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Rand adults…
Rand runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rand
No hospital or community health center in Rand 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 Rand; ≈ 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 Rand adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Rand adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rand runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Rand 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.
Rand and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rand | D− | 43.4% | 17.6% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rand adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rand
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rand is better than West Virginia on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Rand’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rand | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%22.5–29.9 | 25.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.3 | 17.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.2–24.5 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%37.9–48.5 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 15.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 48.9%45.1–52.5 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.8–46.2 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.8–40.3 | 37.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.6%8.2–11.1 | 10.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.3–21.3 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%16.7–23.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%30.1–39.7 | 32.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.7–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%39.6–47.9 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.7–10.1 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80–85.6 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%55–61.5 | 55.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–89.9 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.7–82.5 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.8–73.9 | 66.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%70.3–81.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.9–32 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%33–41 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.5–32.7 | 23% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%18.5–25.4 | 16.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15–20.1 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.1%13.1–17 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%18.4–25.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%36.1–45.5 | 39.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.4–23 | 18.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.6–21.9 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 5.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.9–13.1 | 10.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.8 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Rand
Is Rand a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rand is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rand?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 48.5%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rand?
Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Rand’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rand have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.1%), 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 Rand more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rand.
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.