Healthcare in Chester, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
38.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
East Liverpool City Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool City Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Heritage Valley Beaver | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Heritage Valley Sewickley | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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.