Healthcare in Baxter, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.1%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 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
11.8 mi
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mon Health Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
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.