Healthcare in Beaver, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.0%

5.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.8%

9.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.9%

3.0pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.6%

Arthritis

36.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

23.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.8%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.0%

Mobility

18.2%

Cognitive

20.3%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

11.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.7 mi

Beckley Va Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Beckley Va Medical Center	9.7 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Beckley Arh Hospital	9.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Raleigh General Hospital	9.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc	14.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Summers County Arh Hospital	16.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Beaver has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.8%, 9.3pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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.