Healthcare in Beards Fork, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.0%
10.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.1%
17.2pp 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
53.3%
Arthritis
53.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.3%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.6%
Mobility
33.7%
Cognitive
19.6%
Hearing
11.8%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
8.9%
Independent Living
15.7%
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
7.8 mi
Montgomery General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Arh Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh General Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Beards Fork has an obesity rate of 47.0%, which is 10.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 86.8% 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.