Healthcare in Blairs, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Sovah Health Danville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovah Health Danville | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Unc Rockingham | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Person Memorial Hospital | 30.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blairs has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.