Healthcare in Arlington, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.9%
11.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
17.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.6%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.3%
Mobility
7.1%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
4.1%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.8%
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
2.1 mi
Virginia Hospital Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Hospital Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dominion Hospital | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Arlington has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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.