Healthcare in Poca, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.3%
6.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.8%
8.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp 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
45.8%
Arthritis
41.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.8%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.0%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.6 mi
Thomas Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Highland Hospital | 16.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Jackson General Hospital | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Poca has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.8%, 8.3pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.