Healthcare in Reader, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.3%
7.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.7%
8.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
49.1%
Arthritis
46.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.4%
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
31.3%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
24.8%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Wetzel County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzel County Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sistersville General Hospital | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Inc | 27.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Reader has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.3%, 7.8pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.