Healthcare in Pennsboro, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.6%

5.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

31.1%

7.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.6%

3.7pp 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

44.4%

Arthritis

39.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.0%

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

22.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

31.1%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.7%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

19.7%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

11.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.5 mi

Sistersville General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sistersville General Hospital	17.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Wetzel County Hospital	26.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Minnie Hamilton Health System	26.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Marietta Memorial Hospital	26.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Selby General Hospital	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Pennsboro has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.1%, 7.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.