Healthcare in Richwood, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.7%

6.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

31.6%

8.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

19.6%

7.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

46.5%

Arthritis

45.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.6%

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

21.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

31.6%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.3%

Mobility

24.9%

Cognitive

20.5%

Hearing

11.8%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

6.2%

Independent Living

13.5%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

24.9 mi

Summersville Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Summersville Regional Medical Center	24.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc	34.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc	36.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	37.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Bath Community Hospital	40.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Richwood has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.6%, 8.1pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.