Healthcare in Wakefield, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.0%
14.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.0%
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
10.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.5%
Mobility
9.3%
Cognitive
9.0%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.6%
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
4.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Inova Fairfax Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dominion Hospital | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Virginia Hospital Center | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wakefield has an obesity rate of 22.0%, which is 14.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 4.7 out of 5.