Healthcare in Covel, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.8%
8.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.1%
8.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
48.5%
Arthritis
43.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.8%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Welch Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Community Hospital | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Arh Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh General Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Covel has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.