Healthcare in Sand Fork, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
22.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.4%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.0 mi
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc | 14.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| William R Sharpe, Jr Hospital | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Minnie Hamilton Health System | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc | 30.1 mi | Critical 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.