Healthcare in Helen, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

34.8%

11.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp 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

40.1%

Arthritis

35.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

29.6%

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

25.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

34.8%

Loneliness

39.0%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.6%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

23.0%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

12.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.2 mi

Beckley Va Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Beckley Va Medical Center	14.2 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Beckley Arh Hospital	14.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Raleigh General Hospital	14.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Welch Community Hospital	17.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Princeton Community Hospital	19.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Helen has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 34.8%, 11.3pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.