Healthcare in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.7%

7.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

30.8%

7.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

2.6%

9.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp 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

16.4%

Arthritis

7.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

1.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

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

26.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.8%

Loneliness

49.0%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

4.3%

Cognitive

23.6%

Hearing

2.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

1.4%

Independent Living

9.8%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.3 mi

Lonesome Pine Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lonesome Pine Hospital14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Dickenson Community Hospital14.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Whitesburg Arh Hospital19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Russell County Hospital26.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Lee County Community Hospital29.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

The University of Virginia's College at Wise has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.8%, 7.3pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.