Healthcare in Peterstown, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.3%
7.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
44.9%
Arthritis
41.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.3%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.8%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.5 mi
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 10.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Summers County Arh Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Peterstown has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.3%, 7.8pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.