Healthcare in Lancaster, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.2%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.0%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Rappahannock General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital | 5.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital | 30.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place | 33.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cumberland Hospital Llc | 35.6 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Medstar Saint Mary'S Hospital | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lancaster has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.