Healthcare in South Boston, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.4%
8.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
24.3%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
7.1%
Independent Living
13.3%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Person Memorial Hospital | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Granville Health Systems | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sovah Health Danville | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute | 34.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
South Boston has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.