Healthcare in Cape Charles, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.5%
7.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
48.4%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.4 mi
Hampton Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Va Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center | 26.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | 28.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Cape Charles has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.