Healthcare in Sylvester, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.2%
10.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.3%
6.8pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
44.7%
Arthritis
41.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
21.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.3%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.7%
Mobility
22.7%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.5 mi
Boone Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 10.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Montgomery General Hospital | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Arh Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh General Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Sylvester has an obesity rate of 46.2%, which is 10.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.3%, 6.8pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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.