Healthcare in Boomer, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.7%
7.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
45.3%
Arthritis
40.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.7%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Montgomery General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital | 2.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 20.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 21.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Boomer has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.7%, 7.2pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 5.0 out of 5.