Healthcare in Forest, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.2%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Medical Center | 36.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Forest has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.6 out of 5.