Healthcare in Despard, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.7%
8.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
39.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
31.7%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.6%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Clarksburg Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Inc | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Despard has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.7%, 8.2pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.