Healthcare in Welch, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.7%
12.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.0%
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
26.8%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
31.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.9%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
23.3%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
3.5 mi
Welch Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Community Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clinch Valley Medical Center | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Buchanan General Hospital | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Welch has an obesity rate of 48.7%, which is 12.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.