Healthcare in Petersburg, 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

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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

39.3%

Lack of Support

28.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Hiram W Davis Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hiram W Davis Medical Center4.4 miAcute Care Hospitals
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Poplar Springs Hospital5.0 miPsychiatric
John Randolph Medical Center10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Cjw Medical Center22.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

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.