Healthcare in Parsons, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.9%

3.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.5%

7.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.9%

4.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp below 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

43.6%

Arthritis

39.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.4%

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

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.5%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.0%

Mobility

19.3%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

10.9%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Davis Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Davis Medical Center13.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc19.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Grafton City Hospital, Inc25.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Garrett Regional Medical Center25.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Preston Memorial Hospital27.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Parsons has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.5%, 7.0pp above the national average. About 8.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.