Healthcare in Shrewsbury, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.4%
7.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
44.7%
Arthritis
38.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
22.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.4%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
21.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Montgomery General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Highland Hospital | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Camc Charleston Surgical Hospital | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shrewsbury has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 1.0 out of 5.