Healthcare in Fairfield, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.7%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Augusta Health | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bath Community Hospital | 32.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital | 37.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fairfield has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.