Healthcare in Bluefield, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.0%

6.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.2%

6.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.9%

7.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp 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

44.7%

Arthritis

42.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.6%

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

21.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.2%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.9%

Mobility

23.3%

Cognitive

20.0%

Hearing

9.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.3 mi

Princeton Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Princeton Community Hospital11.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital20.6 miAcute Care Hospitals
Wythe County Community Hospital22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Welch Community Hospital23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals
Carilion Giles Community Hospital23.9 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5

Bluefield has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.2%, 6.7pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.