Healthcare in Pax, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.4%

4.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

33.2%

9.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp 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

43.3%

Arthritis

36.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

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

23.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

33.2%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.7%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

20.4%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.5%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Beckley Va Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Beckley Va Medical Center4.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓
Beckley Arh Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Raleigh General Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc9.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Montgomery General Hospital17.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Pax has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.2%, 9.7pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 2.3 out of 5.