Healthcare in Comfort, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.4%
10.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.3%
7.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.7%
4.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
38.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.3%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.7%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
10.3 mi
Boone Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 11.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Comfort has an obesity rate of 46.4%, which is 10.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.3%, 7.8pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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.