Healthcare in Kanawha, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.5%

8.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.1%

8.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.2%

5.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

44.4%

Arthritis

40.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.7%

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

21.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.1%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.6%

Mobility

20.3%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

11.1%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.9 mi

Camden Clark Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Camden Clark Medical Center6.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Marietta Memorial Hospital15.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Selby General Hospital15.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Minnie Hamilton Health System28.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Roane General Hospital30.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Kanawha has an obesity rate of 44.5%, which is 8.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.1%, 8.6pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.