Healthcare in Virginia Beach, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
24.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center | 4.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Virginia Beach has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.