Photo: Tim Kiser (w:user:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Thomas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thomas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thomas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thomas
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Thomas
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 9.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Thomas runs above West Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Thomas, and more people treating it
51.3% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thomas keeps up with checkups
It beats West Virginia on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.4% vs 81%) and dentist visits (63.3% vs 55.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Thomas’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Thomas adults…
Thomas runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Thomas is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across West Virginia. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Thomas as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thomas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Thomas
1 community health center in Thomas, 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 Thomas; ≈ 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.
9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Thomas adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thomas does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Thomas 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.
13.5% of Thomas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Thomas 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 Thomas adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thomas
Why doesn’t Thomas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thomas.
What hospital is closest to Thomas?
Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Thomas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thomas?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountaintop Dental Center in Thomas, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thomas.
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.