Healthcare in Pungoteague, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
43.4%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Pungoteague has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.