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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union
Cancer, stroke and heart disease run high in Union
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 9.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.7% across West Virginia. In all, Union runs above West Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%), and cancer, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Union has a community health center but no hospital
Monroe County Health Department is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 13.1 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 Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Union adults…
Union runs above WV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Union is an older town: 35% 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 Union as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Union
1 community health center in Union, 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 Union; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Union adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Union 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.
15.9% of Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Union 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 Union adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Union
Why doesn’t Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union.
What hospital is closest to Union?
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Union’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 Union?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Monroe County Health Center in Union, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union.
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.