Healthcare in Sophia, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

32.5%

9.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.6%

5.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

0.8pp 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

44.6%

Arthritis

40.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

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

23.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

32.5%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.0%

Mobility

21.8%

Cognitive

21.5%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

13.0%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Beckley Va Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Beckley Va Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓
Beckley Arh Hospital9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Raleigh General Hospital9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc18.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Summers County Arh Hospital21.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Sophia has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 32.5%, 9.0pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.