Where Reader residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reader, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reader. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reader
Dental care lags in Reader
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 34.4% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Reader
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Reader runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Reader adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.4%), vs 32.8% across West Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Reader’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reader adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Reader adults…
Reader runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Reader
No hospital or community health center in Reader 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 Reader; ≈ 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).
How Reader adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Reader 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.
23.4% of Reader adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Reader 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 Reader adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reader
Why doesn’t Reader have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reader.
What hospital is closest to Reader?
Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Reader’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Reader?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of New Martinsville in New Martinsville, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reader.
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.