Healthcare in Whitesville, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.2%
11.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.6%
8.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
45.0%
Arthritis
41.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.6%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.5%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Boone Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Memorial Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Montgomery General Hospital | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beckley Va Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beckley Arh Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Raleigh General Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Whitesville has an obesity rate of 47.2%, which is 11.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.6%, 8.1pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.