Healthcare in Bluefield, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.2%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
Princeton Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wythe County Community Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Welch Community Hospital | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
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.