Healthcare in War, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.6%
9.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.7%
8.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.3%
10.4pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
46.8%
Arthritis
45.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.6%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.7%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
49.6%
Mobility
27.9%
Cognitive
23.9%
Hearing
11.9%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
16.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Welch Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Community Hospital | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Valley Medical Center | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan General Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
War has an obesity rate of 45.6%, which is 9.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.7%, 8.2pp above the national average. About 12.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.