Healthcare in Melfa, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.4%

2.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.6%

3.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below 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

42.7%

Arthritis

34.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.9%

Mobility

18.5%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Rappahannock General Hospital33.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc48.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Melfa has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.