How healthy is Handley?
Handley differs from West Virginia on 10 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (8.3% vs 9.6%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing food insecurity (24.3% vs 16.2%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Handley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Handley
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.5% of Handley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Care in and near Handley
No hospital or community health center in Handley 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 Handley; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Handley adults…
Handley runs below WV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Handley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Handley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Handley runs above West Virginia.
1 in 3 Handley 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Handley adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 418 people are less certain, so we show Handley's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Handley
| Measure | Handley | Likely range | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 46.5% | 42.6–50.2% | 44% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 42.3% | 38.5–46.1% | 42.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 44.3% | 38.9–49.7% | 40.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 37.6% | 34.3–40.9% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Depression | 33.3% | 29.4–37.4% | 30.4% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 25.4% | 21.9–29.5% | 19.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 12.9% | 11.3–14.8% | 12.2% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 8.3% | 7.4–9.3% | 9.6% | better |
| Diabetes | 16.6% | 14.5–18.8% | 15.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 12.3% | 10.5–14.4% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8% | 8.7% | about the same |
| Stroke | 4.7% | 4.1–5.3% | 4.2% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.6% | 22.2–31.7% | 19.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 15.1% | 12.5–17.8% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 37.8% | 32.7–43.4% | 32.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.2% | 40.1–48.5% | 40.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 79.5% | 76.3–82.6% | 81% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 46.6% | 43.3–50% | 55.5% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 84.7% | 82–87.3% | 86.8% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 66.3% | 62.3–70.3% | 66.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 70.8% | 64.5–76.7% | 76.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77% | 74.1–79.6% | 79.5% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 10.1% | 7.5–13.2% | 8.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 36.1% | 31.7–40.5% | 33.8% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26.9% | 22.9–30.7% | 23% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 24.8% | 21.9–27.9% | 21.1% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 29.5% | 25.5–34.4% | 25.4% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 19.5% | 17–22.3% | 17.3% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 24.3% | 19.6–29.1% | 16.2% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 17.8% | 14.7–21% | 12.4% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 16.3% | 13.8–18.9% | 11% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 11.7% | 9.7–13.7% | 8.9% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 27.5% | 22.4–32.7% | 17.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3% | 39.3–49.6% | 39.2% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 21.8% | 19–25% | 18.7% | |
| Thinking or memory | 22.8% | 19.6–26.5% | 18.6% | |
| Hearing | 8.9% | 7.8–10% | 9% | |
| Vision | 7.2% | 6.2–8.3% | 5.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.8% | 5–6.8% | 4.6% | |
| Errands alone | 13.8% | 11.9–16.2% | 10.9% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Handley door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the West Virginia figure falls inside it, we don’t call Handley better or worse.
CDC publishes Handley directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Handley.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.