Healthcare in Laurel, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

24.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

36.2%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.4%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Henrico Doctors' Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Cjw Medical Center8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals

Laurel has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.