Where Sprague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sprague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sprague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sprague
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Sprague
Sprague runs below West Virginia on heart disease (7% vs 8.7%) and stroke (3.5% vs 4.2%). Conditions ↓
Sprague has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Systems is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Beckley ARH Hospital in Beckley, 1 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Sprague’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sprague adults…
Sprague runs below WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sprague
2 community health centers in Sprague, 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 Sprague; ≈ 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 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sprague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Sprague adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Sprague 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.
16.4% of Sprague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Sprague 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 Sprague adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sprague
Why doesn’t Sprague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sprague.
What hospital is closest to Sprague?
Beckley ARH Hospital in Beckley, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Sprague’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 Sprague?
21 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Accesshealth Rural Acres Clinic in Beckley, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sprague.
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.