Healthcare in Charleston, 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
29.2%
5.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.2%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.4%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
In city
Charleston Area Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Montgomery General Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Charleston has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.