Healthcare in Pound, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp above 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
42.0%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.4%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Dickenson Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickenson Community Hospital | 8.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Whitesburg Arh Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pikeville Medical Center | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Buchanan General Hospital | 31.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Pound has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.