Healthcare in Fairfax, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 5.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Reston Hospital Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dominion Hospital | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.