Healthcare in Big Stone Gap, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Lonesome Pine Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lee County Community Hospital | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitesburg Arh Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Creekside Behavioral Health | 25.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Big Stone Gap has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.7 out of 5.