Healthcare in Cowen, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.4%
8.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
45.1%
Arthritis
43.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.9%
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
22.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.4%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.6%
Mobility
23.8%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
14.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.8 mi
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | 43.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| William R Sharpe, Jr Hospital | 43.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc | 44.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cowen has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.4%, 8.9pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.