On CDC estimates, Star City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Star City differs from West Virginia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Star City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Star City
Star City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Star City is healthier than 73%. Against the 8,693 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Star City doesn’t win on
18.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across West Virginia, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Star City
Star City runs below West Virginia on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.9% vs 10.6%), heart disease (5.2% vs 8.7%) and stroke (2.6% vs 4.2%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). Conditions ↓
Star City is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Star City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Star City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Star City’s median household income is $59,123; among the 8,693 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Star City adults…
Star City runs below WV on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Star City
No hospital or community health center in Star City 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 Star City; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Star City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Star City adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Star City 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.
10.9% of Star City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Star City and the towns around it
Star City has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star City | B+ | 31% | 10.4% | 12% | CDC place |
| Morgantown | B | 31.5% | 8% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Granville | B− | 32.4% | 9.4% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Star City adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Star City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Star City is better than West Virginia on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Star City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Star City | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%13.8–19.9 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.1–13.9 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.4–22 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%25.8–36.5 | 40.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 15.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%28.2–35.3 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.1–38.3 | 42.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23–28.6 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–8 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%4.7–7.2 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.2–13.9 | 19.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.2–15.2 | 19.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.1–25.5 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.2–21.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33–43.5 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%4.6–8.9 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.3–81.2 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.2–69.9 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.3–88.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.8–77.2 | 79.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%65.5–74.3 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.8%78.3–88.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.4–31.8 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%29.5–39.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%16.7–24.4 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%8.1–14.3 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.4–12.1 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%6.7–10.3 | 11% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%5.8–8.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%7.8–14.4 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.1–31.9 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9–13.1 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 18.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 4.6% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Star City
Is Star City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Star City?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 36.5%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Star City?
Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Star City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Star City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–8.9%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Star City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Star City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.