Healthcare in Falls Church, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.4%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
16.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.1%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
9.4%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Inova Fairfax Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Virginia Hospital Center | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Dominion Hospital | 1.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Falls Church has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.