Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Nmc Portsmouth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nmc Portsmouth | 2.6 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc | 3.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Chesapeake has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.