Healthcare in Glen Fork, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.1%
8.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.8%
8.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
43.7%
Arthritis
38.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.4%
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
22.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.8%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
21.6%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.1 mi
Welch Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Community Hospital | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 17.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Arh Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh General Hospital | 17.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Glen Fork has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.8%, 8.3pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.