Healthcare in Bristol, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.7%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
5.8 mi
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Russell County Hospital | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bristol has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.0% 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.