Healthcare in McMechen, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
33.2%
9.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
41.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.0%
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
23.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
33.2%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
14.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| East Ohio Regional Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Harrison Community Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
McMechen has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.2%, 9.7pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.