Healthcare in Alexandria, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
9.3%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Inova Alexandria Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| United Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 3.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominion Hospital | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Alexandria has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.