Healthcare in Gary, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.1%
11.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.7%
13.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp above 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
47.8%
Arthritis
48.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.4%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.9%
Mobility
31.9%
Cognitive
23.4%
Hearing
12.4%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
9.2%
Independent Living
17.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Welch Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Community Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital | 20.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Valley Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Buchanan General Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gary has an obesity rate of 47.1%, which is 11.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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.