Healthcare in Ghent, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.1%

8.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.1%

8.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.5%

7.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

47.9%

Arthritis

44.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

22.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.1%

Loneliness

36.6%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.6%

Mobility

24.5%

Cognitive

21.3%

Hearing

10.2%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

13.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.9 mi

Summers County Arh Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Summers County Arh Hospital12.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Princeton Community Hospital14.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Beckley Va Medical Center17.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓
Beckley Arh Hospital17.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Raleigh General Hospital17.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Ghent has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.1%, 8.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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.