Healthcare in Alderson, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
40.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.0%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Summers County Arh Hospital | 13.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc | 29.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 34.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Alderson has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 2.3 out of 5.