Healthcare in Union, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.6%
5.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
46.5%
Arthritis
43.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.6%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Summers County Arh Hospital | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 27.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Union has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.