Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Rupert residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rupert, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rupert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rupert
Dental care lags in Rupert
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 36.9% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rupert
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.2%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Rupert runs above West Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rupert
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.5%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. No reliable transportation (13.9% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (17% vs 11%) are higher too. 34.5% 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 Rupert’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rupert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Out of every 100 Rupert adults…
Rupert 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.
34.5% of Rupert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Rupert
1 community health center in Rupert, 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 Rupert; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Rupert adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rupert runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Rupert 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.
Rupert and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Rupert adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rupert
Why doesn’t Rupert have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rupert.
What hospital is closest to Rupert?
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Rupert’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 Rupert?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rupert Health Center in Rupert, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rupert.
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.