Where Switzer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Switzer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Switzer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Switzer
Dental care lags in Switzer
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 55.5% across West Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 26.2% have lost all their teeth (West Virginia 19.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Switzer
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 11%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Depression is more common in Switzer
36.3% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 30.4% across West Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 24.7%, vs 21.1% across West Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Switzer’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Switzer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Switzer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
How Switzer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Switzer runs above West Virginia.
2 in 5 Switzer 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.
Out of every 100 Switzer adults…
Switzer runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Switzer
No hospital or community health center in Switzer 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 Switzer; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Switzer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauncey | — | — | — | — |
Chauncey: 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 Switzer adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Switzer
Why doesn’t Switzer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Switzer.
What hospital is closest to Switzer?
Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Switzer’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 Switzer?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Integrated Health-Logan in Logan, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Switzer.
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.