Healthcare in Chesapeake, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.1%
7.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
39.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.1%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
6.4 mi
Highland Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hospital | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Montgomery General Hospital | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Chesapeake has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.