Healthcare in Pocahontas, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.4%

6.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.3%

3.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.7%

6.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

0.7pp 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

45.2%

Arthritis

39.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

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

19.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.3%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.6%

Mobility

24.6%

Cognitive

19.9%

Hearing

11.3%

Vision

7.8%

Self-Care

6.3%

Independent Living

13.1%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.7 mi

Princeton Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Princeton Community Hospital14.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Welch Community Hospital15.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Wythe County Community Hospital27.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Clinch Valley Medical Center28.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Pocahontas has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.3%, 3.8pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.