Healthcare in Sussex, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.0%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.3%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.3 mi
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southside Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Poplar Springs Hospital | 16.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hiram W Davis Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| John Randolph Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sussex has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below 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. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.