Healthcare in Spencer, WV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.5%

7.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

33.8%

10.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.8%

8.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.1%

1.5pp above 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

45.3%

Arthritis

44.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

35.4%

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

24.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

33.8%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.8%

Mobility

27.5%

Cognitive

24.9%

Hearing

12.0%

Vision

9.7%

Self-Care

7.7%

Independent Living

16.9%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Roane General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Roane General Hospital	1.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Minnie Hamilton Health System	16.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Jackson General Hospital	18.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	29.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Camden Clark Medical Center	31.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Spencer has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 33.8%, 10.3pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.