Healthcare in Norton, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.1%
8.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.9%
7.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
42.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.1%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.9%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.4%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Davis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grafton City Hospital, Inc | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Norton has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.9%, 7.4pp above the national average. About 8.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.