Healthcare in Bowling Green, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.2%

4.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.8%

3.9pp above 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

43.0%

Arthritis

34.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

34.2%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.7%

Mobility

19.1%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.7%

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

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center	12.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mary Washington Hospital	18.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital	23.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center	26.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital	34.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Bowling Green has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 3.2 out of 5.