Healthcare in Glasgow, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
48.1%
Arthritis
44.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.3%
Mobility
25.1%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Montgomery General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital | 7.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 11.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Glasgow has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.