Healthcare in Switzer, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.7%
8.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
36.3%
12.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
39.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.2%
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
24.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
36.3%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.1%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
22.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Logan Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Regional Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Williamson Memorial Inc | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Welch Community Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Switzer has an obesity rate of 44.7%, which is 8.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 36.3%, 12.8pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.