Healthcare in Benwood, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
33.3%
9.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
39.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.0%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.3%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
22.1%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| East Ohio Regional Hospital | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Harrison Community Hospital | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Benwood has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.3%, 9.8pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.