Healthcare in Merrifield, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.8%
14.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
31.5%
Arthritis
14.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.0%
Mobility
6.4%
Cognitive
10.5%
Hearing
3.6%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
4.6%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Inova Fairfax Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 2.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominion Hospital | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Virginia Hospital Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
Merrifield has an obesity rate of 21.8%, which is 14.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.