Healthcare in Alum Creek, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.2%
7.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
41.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.2%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Thomas Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 13.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alum Creek has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.2%, 7.7pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.