Healthcare in Portsmouth, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
37.8%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nmc Portsmouth | 3.0 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc | 3.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Portsmouth has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.