Healthcare in Baxter, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.0%

9.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

31.1%

7.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.5%

7.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp 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

46.7%

Arthritis

44.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.9%

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

21.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

31.1%

Loneliness

33.1%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.4%

Mobility

23.3%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

5.7%

Independent Living

12.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.8 mi

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc11.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Mon Health Medical Center13.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Grafton City Hospital, Inc14.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
United Hospital Center, Inc17.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Clarksburg Va Medical Center21.4 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5

Baxter has an obesity rate of 46.0%, which is 9.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 8.2% 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.