Healthcare in Fort Chiswell, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
8.6 mi
Wythe County Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wythe County Community Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Chiswell has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 9.8% 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.