Healthcare in Poquoson, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.1%

3.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp below 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

39.8%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

12.4%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.6%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.5 mi

Hampton Va Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hampton Va Medical Center7.5 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5
Sentara Careplex Hospital7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Riverside Regional Medical Center11.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Mary Immaculate Hospital11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital18.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Poquoson has an obesity rate of 33.1%, which is 3.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.4 out of 5.