Healthcare in Galax, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp above 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
41.9%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
2.1 mi
Twin County Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin County Regional Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wythe County Community Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Galax has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.