Healthcare in Fairmont, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.2%
7.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.2%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.0%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
11.0 mi
Grafton City Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mon Health Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fairmont has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.2%, 7.7pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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.