Sites Homestead · Photo: Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Whitmer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitmer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitmer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitmer
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Whitmer
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.8%), vs 8.7% across West Virginia. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.9%), vs 9.6% across West Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 4.2% across West Virginia. In all, Whitmer runs above West Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Whitmer, and more people treating it
55% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 86.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Whitmer keeps up with checkups
It beats West Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 81%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 86.8%). 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 Whitmer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whitmer adults…
Whitmer runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitmer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near Whitmer
No hospital or community health center in Whitmer 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 Whitmer; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Whitmer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Whitmer does better than West Virginia.
1 in 3 Whitmer 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.
12.3% of Whitmer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Whitmer 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 Whitmer adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitmer
Why doesn’t Whitmer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitmer.
What hospital is closest to Whitmer?
Davis Medical Center in Elkins, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Whitmer’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 Whitmer?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Fork Primary Care in Riverton, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitmer.
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.