Healthcare in Newport News, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
36.2%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
2.6 mi
Mary Immaculate Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hampton Va Medical Center | 11.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Newport News has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.