Healthcare in New River, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Medical Center | 28.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
New River has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 84.1% 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.