Healthcare in Drakes Branch, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.1%

8.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.5%

8.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

42.6%

Arthritis

36.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

35.6%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.3%

Mobility

24.5%

Cognitive

19.3%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

9.1%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

13.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

24.9 mi

Southside Community Hospital, Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Southside Community Hospital, Inc24.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital29.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Community Memorial Hospital29.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital39.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Granville Health Systems43.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Drakes Branch has an obesity rate of 44.1%, which is 8.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.