Healthcare in Poquoson, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
18.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Hampton Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Va Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.