Healthcare in Blue Ridge, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
Carilion Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Salem Va Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Blue Ridge has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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.