Healthcare in Wellsburg, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
40.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| East Ohio Regional Hospital | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Washington Hospital, The | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wellsburg has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.