Healthcare in Kingwood, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
30.3%
6.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
44.4%
Arthritis
41.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.3%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Preston Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Memorial Hospital | 1.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mon Health Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kingwood has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 30.3%, 6.8pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.