Healthcare in Pennington Gap, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.3%

10.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.9%

5.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.9%

11.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.6%

5.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

45.7%

Arthritis

41.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

34.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

22.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.9%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

53.7%

Mobility

33.0%

Cognitive

26.0%

Hearing

14.5%

Vision

13.2%

Self-Care

10.5%

Independent Living

20.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Lee County Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lee County Community Hospital1.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harlan Arh Hospital16.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Lonesome Pine Hospital16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Hancock County Hospital20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital23.6 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Pennington Gap has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.9%, 5.4pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.