Healthcare in Newington Forest, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.3%
11.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
12.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Belvoir Community Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Newington Forest has an obesity rate of 24.3%, which is 11.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.