Healthcare in Big Chimney, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
46.4%
Arthritis
41.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Charleston Area Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 8.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Montgomery General Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Big Chimney has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.