Photo: Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia · Public domainRavenswood’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Ravenswood differs from West Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ravenswood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ravenswood
Ravenswood is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ravenswood is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Ravenswood
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 39.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ravenswood
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Ravenswood runs above West Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ravenswood, and more people treating it
49.6% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ravenswood’s likely range.
What’s behind Ravenswood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenswood is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #56 of 61 in West Virginia. All seven of Ravenswood’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.3% 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). Ravenswood’s median household income is $34,241; among the 1,133 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ravenswood compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ravenswood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Ravenswood adults…
Ravenswood runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ravenswood
1 community health center in Ravenswood, 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 Ravenswood; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Ravenswood adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Ravenswood 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.
24.1% of Ravenswood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Ravenswood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | D− | 44.8% | 19.6% | 22.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ravenswood adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ravenswood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ravenswood is better than West Virginia on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Ravenswood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ravenswood | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%26.1–35.4 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.5–23.1 | 17.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.3–24.7 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%37.6–52.3 | 40.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.6%17.1–22.5 | 15.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.6%45.2–54 | 44% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.7%41.3–50.4 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 42.3%38.4–46.1 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.4–14.7 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.6–12.5 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%11.6–16.2 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 39.4%34–45.1 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%18.3–26 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 39.2%33.2–45.3 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10–14.9 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%38.3–51.7 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.1–11.9 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79–85.1 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50%45.9–54.1 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84–88.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.8–84.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.3–71.4 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.8–81 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.8%27.6–36.3 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%27.9–38.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19–26.5 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%16–24.2 | 16.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.6–16.6 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.4%11.4–15.7 | 11% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1%19.5–28.9 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.3%40.9–51.6 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.9%20.4–27.5 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18–24 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.5–9 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.2–7.3 | 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 Ravenswood
Is Ravenswood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenswood is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #56 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ravenswood?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.6% and 52.3%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ravenswood?
Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Ravenswood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ravenswood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.9%), 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 Ravenswood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ravenswood.
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.