Healthcare in Mechanicsburg, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wythe County Community Hospital | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Princeton Community Hospital | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Mechanicsburg has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 3.2 out of 5.