Healthcare in Radford, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.8%

6.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.0%

2.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.4%

Arthritis

19.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

23.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.8%

Loneliness

40.3%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.1%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

22.4%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center7.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery12.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski14.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Carilion Giles Community Hospital14.9 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5
Lewisgale Medical Center27.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Radford has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.8%, 6.3pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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 3.2 out of 5.