Healthcare in Rocky Mount, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.6%

0.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.1%

4.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp 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

42.3%

Arthritis

33.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

19.7%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

5.1%

Independent Living

10.9%

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

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital3.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Carilion Medical Center15.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Lewisgale Medical Center24.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Salem Va Medical Center24.2 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5✓
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital30.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Rocky Mount has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 3.8 out of 5.