Healthcare in Merrimac, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.1%
10.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
25.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Salem Va Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Merrimac has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.6 out of 5.