Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Appomattox is healthier than 65%
Appomattox trails Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Appomattox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Appomattox
Making ends meet is harder in Appomattox
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.8%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 14.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Appomattox
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Appomattox runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Appomattox is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Appomattox is healthier than 32%. Against the 6,415 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Virginia figure falls outside Appomattox’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Appomattox’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Appomattox is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 54% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Appomattox’s median household income is $51,875; among the 6,415 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Appomattox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Appomattox adults…
Appomattox runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Appomattox
1 community health center in Appomattox, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Appomattox; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Appomattox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Appomattox adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Appomattox adults feel lonely. 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.
Appomattox and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox | C | 38.8% | 14.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Appomattox adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Appomattox
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Appomattox is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Appomattox’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Appomattox | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%30.8–47.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.5–43.9 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.3–44 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.9–33.7 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.1–19.4 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.2–16.9 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.2–32.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11–16.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%31.6–45.7 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7–10.5 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%76.8–83.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.4–66.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85–88.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%62.7–72.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.5–82.1 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.8–27.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.5–40.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.3–26.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.3–18.6 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.8–10.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.8–16.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.5–39.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.6–19.2 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Appomattox
Is Appomattox a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Appomattox is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Appomattox?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 47.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Appomattox?
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital in Lynchburg, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Appomattox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Appomattox have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.5%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Appomattox more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Appomattox.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.