Healthcare in Boaz, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.6%
6.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
43.4%
Arthritis
38.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.6%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Marietta Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Memorial Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Selby General Hospital | 5.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sistersville General Hospital | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Boaz has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.