Healthcare in Newark, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.5%
7.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
40.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.4%
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
21.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.5%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.1%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Camden Clark Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Clark Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Marietta Memorial Hospital | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Selby General Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minnie Hamilton Health System | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Roane General Hospital | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newark has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.5%, 7.0pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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.