Healthcare in West Portsmouth, OH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.2%

7.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

29.3%

5.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.3%

Arthritis

32.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.3%

Loneliness

36.7%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.7%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Southern Ohio Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southern Ohio Medical Center	6.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio	6.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Adena Pike Medical Center	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Holzer Medical Center Jackson	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	5/5	✓
King'S Daughters' Medical Center	28.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

West Portsmouth has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.