West Van Lear, KY health
On every measure CDC estimates, West Van Lear looks like Kentucky as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for West Van LearNot graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for West Van Lear, so we show its figures without a grade.
How West Van Lear compares with Kentucky
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Out of every 100 West Van Lear adults…
Bars show West Van Lear; the black tick is Kentucky. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
KY 39.6%
Keeping up with care
Share of West Van Lear adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near West Van Lear
No hospital or community health center in West Van Lear 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 West Van Lear. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for West Van Lear
| Measure | West Van Lear | Margin | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.8% | 12.8–19.3% | 18.9% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8% | 33.7–48.4% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 60% | 56.1–63.8% | 58.1% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 67.6% | 62.6–72.4% | 65.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73% | 64.6–80.7% | 72.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.