Healthcare in Whitmer, WV
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.7%
7.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
49.2%
Arthritis
48.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
14.6%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Davis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc | 34.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc | 37.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | 40.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Whitmer has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% 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 3.7 out of 5.