Healthcare in Emory, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.4%
5.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
27.0%
Arthritis
15.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
42.6%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
8.0%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.2 mi
Johnston Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Russell County Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Emory has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.