Healthcare in Athens, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
30.0%
6.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.7%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.0%
Loneliness
39.8%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Princeton Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community Hospital | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summers County Arh Hospital | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Welch Community Hospital | 29.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.0%, 6.5pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.