Where Virgie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virgie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Virgie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virgie
Dental care lags in Virgie
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Virgie has no health insurance
9.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Virgie
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), vs 18.5% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Virgie’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Virgie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Virgie adults…
Virgie runs above KY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Virgie
No hospital or community health center in Virgie itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Virgie; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Virgie adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Virgie runs above Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Virgie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Virgie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Virgie adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Virgie
Why doesn’t Virgie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virgie.
What hospital is closest to Virgie?
Mcdowell ARH Hospital in Mc Dowell, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Virgie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Virgie?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Homeplace Clinic - Dorton in Jenkins, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Virgie.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.