Newport News, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 171,669 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Newport News lies in southeastern Virginia, on the mouth of the James River.
Cultural Attractions
The Mariners Museum features an extensive look into naval history. Historic Jamestown and Williamsburg are nearby.
Recreation
Newport News contains several boat launches and opportunities for saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Historical
The city was first settled by Irish colonists in 1620.
Economy
This port city is a center for shipping, manufacturing, and oil refining.
| Air quality [details] | 79 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | N/A |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 575 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 4 / 31 / 38 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | Newport News , VA | No |
| Riverside Behavioral Health Center | Hampton , VA | No |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton , VA | No |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News , VA | No |
| Bon Secours-DePaul Medical Center | Norfolk , VA | No |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk , VA | Yes |
| Children's Hospital | Norfolk , VA | No |
| Maryview Medical Center | Portsmouth , VA | No |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk , VA | No |
| Sentara Bayside Hospital | Virginia Beach , VA | No |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Center | Williamsburg , VA | No |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk , VA | No |
| Chesapeake General Hospital | Chesapeake , VA | No |
| Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center | Virginia Beach , VA | No |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach , VA | No |
| Southampton Memorial Hospital | Franklin , VA | No |
| Shore Memorial Hospital | Nassawadox , VA | No |
| John Randolph Medical Center | Hopewell , VA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake The | Newport News, VA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| James River Convalescent Cente | Newport News, VA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Newport | Newport News, VA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Coliseum Park Nursing Home | Hampton, VA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Northampton Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center | Hampton, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sentara Nursing Center Hampton | Hampton, VA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Newport News Nursing & Rehab | Newport News, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Francis Nursing Ctr | Newport News, VA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Gardens At Warwick Forest | Newport News, VA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Livingcenter-Bayside Of Poquoson | Poquoson, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Riverside Conval Ctr -Hampton | Hampton, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regency Hlth Care Cntr | Grafton, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| York Convalescent Center | Yorktown, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Riverside Convalescent Center-Smithfield | Smithfield, VA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bon Secours-Maryview Nursing C | Suffolk, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bon Secours Depaul,Tcc | Norfolk, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Consulate Healthcare Of Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Envoy Of Williamsburg, LLC | Williamsburg, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodhaven Hall At Williamsburg Landing | Williamsburg, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Harbour Pointe M & R Center | Norfolk, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Autumn Care Of Portsmouth | Portsmouth, VA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Envoy Of Thornton Hall | Norfolk, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hancock Geriatric Treatment Ct | Williamsburg, VA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Harbor'S Edge | Norfolk, VA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Norfolk Health Care Center | Norfolk, VA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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