Healthcare in Sanford, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.5%
7.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
47.8%
Arthritis
41.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.4%
Mobility
26.9%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.8 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 36.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | 39.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 45.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Sanford has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.