Healthcare in Halifax, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.7%
7.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.1%
Mobility
24.4%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Person Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Granville Health Systems | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sovah Health Danville | 34.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute | 34.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Halifax has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.