Healthcare in West Springfield, VA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.3%

11.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

22.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.6%

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

12.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.9%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.4%

Mobility

9.5%

Cognitive

10.4%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.2%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.4 mi

Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital6.4 miAcute Care - Department of Defense
Inova Fairfax Hospital6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Northern Virginia Mental Health Insti6.4 miPsychiatric
Inova Alexandria Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

West Springfield has an obesity rate of 24.3%, which is 11.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.