Healthcare in McDowell, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.2%
2.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
45.4%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.6%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
33.1 mi
Bath Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Community Hospital | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Augusta Health | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Rmh Medical Center | 34.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany | 42.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
McDowell has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.