Healthcare in Sand Fork, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.4%

8.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp 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

42.9%

Arthritis

37.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.7%

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

22.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.4%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

41.7%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

20.8%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

12.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.0 mi

Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc14.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
William R Sharpe, Jr Hospital14.4 miPsychiatric
Minnie Hamilton Health System17.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc30.1 miCritical Access Hospitals

Sand Fork has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.4%, 8.9pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.