Healthcare in West Union, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.4%
7.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
37.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.1%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.4%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.9%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
20.9%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.7 mi
Sistersville General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistersville General Hospital | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clarksburg Va Medical Center | 21.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, Inc | 21.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| William R Sharpe, Jr Hospital | 22.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Union has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.4%, 7.9pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.