Healthcare in Blacksburg, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.8%

11.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.1%

3.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.7%

6.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

24.7%

Arthritis

12.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

22.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.1%

Loneliness

41.2%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

7.1%

Cognitive

20.8%

Hearing

4.3%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

9.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery	2.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Lewisgale Medical Center	17.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Salem Va Medical Center	17.9 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Carilion Giles Community Hospital	19.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Blacksburg has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% 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 3.6 out of 5.