Healthcare in Emporia, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.6%
8.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.2%
8.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp above 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
39.9%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
13.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ecu Health North Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Southside Medical Center | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Poplar Springs Hospital | 31.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital | 32.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Emporia has an obesity rate of 44.6%, which is 8.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.