Healthcare in Ferrum, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.3%
6.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
29.5%
Arthritis
17.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.3%
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
22.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
39.8%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Salem Va Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ferrum has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.