Healthcare in Petersburg, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.3%
10.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.4%
7.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp above 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
37.4%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.7%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Hiram W Davis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram W Davis Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bon Secours Southside Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Poplar Springs Hospital | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| John Randolph Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cjw Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Petersburg has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.