Healthcare in Brookneal, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
41.9%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
22.8%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.2%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.9 mi
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southside Community Hospital, Inc | 35.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital | 37.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sovah Health Danville | 44.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Brookneal has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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.