Healthcare in Lafayette, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
6.9 mi
Lewisgale Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Salem Va Medical Center | 6.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lafayette has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.6 out of 5.