Healthcare in Fairfax, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.2%

4.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below 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

37.1%

Arthritis

22.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.3%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.1%

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

2

Avg CMS Rating

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.9 mi

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Inova Fairfax Hospital5.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti5.7 miPsychiatric
Reston Hospital Center7.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Dominion Hospital7.8 miPsychiatric

Fairfax has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.