Healthcare in Appalachia, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.4%
11.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.0%
6.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp above 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
41.2%
Arthritis
35.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.3%
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
23.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
23.3%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
15.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Lonesome Pine Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Whitesburg Arh Hospital | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lee County Community Hospital | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Appalachia has an obesity rate of 47.4%, which is 11.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.