Healthcare in Wachapreague, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
47.7%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
24.1%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.4%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
12.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | 37.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wachapreague has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.