Healthcare in Hometown, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.6%
8.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
44.9%
Arthritis
39.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.7%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.6%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Thomas Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Jackson General Hospital | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 21.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Hometown has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.6%, 8.1pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.