Healthcare in Beckley, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.9%

8.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.1%

6.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.2%

7.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

43.8%

Arthritis

39.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.9%

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

22.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.1%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

26.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.6%

Mobility

22.1%

Cognitive

20.9%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

13.0%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Beckley Va Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Beckley Va Medical Center7.6 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓
Beckley Arh Hospital7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Raleigh General Hospital7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc12.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Summers County Arh Hospital17.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Beckley has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.1%, 6.6pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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.