Healthcare in Northfork, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

51.9%

15.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.1%

1.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

30.6%

18.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

47.0%

Arthritis

48.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

34.2%

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

21.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

31.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

51.7%

Mobility

33.6%

Cognitive

22.0%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

12.4%

Self-Care

10.1%

Independent Living

17.2%

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

7.7 mi

Welch Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Welch Community Hospital7.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Princeton Community Hospital17.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital24.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Clinch Valley Medical Center29.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Beckley Va Medical Center30.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓

Northfork has an obesity rate of 51.9%, which is 15.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% 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.