Healthcare in Parkersburg, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
34.2%
10.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
40.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.6%
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
23.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
34.2%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
22.5%
Cognitive
22.1%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Camden Clark Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Clark Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Marietta Memorial Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Selby General Hospital | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Appalachian Behavioral Health Care | 28.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Parkersburg has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 34.2%, 10.7pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.