Healthcare in Pulaski, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion Giles Community Hospital | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wythe County Community Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Pulaski has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.6 out of 5.