Healthcare in Chester, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram W Davis Medical Center | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Cjw Medical Center | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| John Randolph Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.7 out of 5.