Where Raysal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raysal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raysal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raysal
Dental care lags in Raysal
44% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 35.9% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Raysal’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Raysal
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.4%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.1%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Raysal runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Raysal
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 32.9% 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 Raysal’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raysal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Raysal adults…
Raysal 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.
32.9% of Raysal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Raysal
No hospital or community health center in Raysal 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 Raysal; ≈ 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.
How Raysal adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Raysal runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Raysal 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.
Raysal 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 Raysal adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raysal
Why doesn’t Raysal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Raysal.
What hospital is closest to Raysal?
Welch Community Hospital in Welch, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Raysal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raysal.
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.