Photo: FatCat96 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Red Jacket residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Jacket, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Jacket. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Jacket
Dental care lags in Red Jacket
41.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 29.9% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Red Jacket
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.8%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 21%, vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, Red Jacket runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Red Jacket
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (18.9% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (14.6% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 36.5% 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 Red Jacket’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Jacket adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Red Jacket adults…
Red Jacket runs above WV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Red Jacket is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Red Jacket as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.5% of Red Jacket adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Red Jacket
No hospital or community health center in Red Jacket 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 Red Jacket; ≈ 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.
How Red Jacket adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Red Jacket runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 Red Jacket 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.
Red Jacket and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matewan | — | — | — | — |
Matewan: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Jacket adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Jacket
Why doesn’t Red Jacket have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Jacket.
What hospital is closest to Red Jacket?
Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center in South Williamson, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Red Jacket’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Red Jacket?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WHWC Burch School-Based Health Center in Delbarton, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Jacket.
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.