Healthcare in Elkins, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.3%
9.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
32.4%
8.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.4%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Davis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc | 19.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 31.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Elkins has an obesity rate of 45.3%, which is 9.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.4%, 8.9pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.