Where Van residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Van, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Van. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Van
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.3%), vs 10.6% across West Virginia. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Van runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Van
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.4%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. No reliable transportation (11.7% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 11%) are higher too. 28.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Van adults get no exercise
42.9% 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 Van’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Van adults…
Van runs above WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.3% of Van adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
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.
Care in and near Van
No hospital or community health center in Van 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 Van; ≈ 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 Van adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Van adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Van 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.
Van 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 Van adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Van
Why doesn’t Van have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Van.
What hospital is closest to Van?
Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Van’s 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 Van?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern West Virginia Health System - Wharton in Wharton, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Van.
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.