Mitchell's Brick House Tavern · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Arrington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arrington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arrington
Dental care lags in Arrington
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Arrington’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Arrington
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Arrington runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Arrington
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.2%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Arrington’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Arrington adults…
Arrington runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Arrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Arrington
No hospital or community health center in Arrington 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 Arrington; ≈ 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.
How Arrington adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Arrington 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.
Arrington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Arrington adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arrington
Why doesn’t Arrington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arrington.
What hospital is closest to Arrington?
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital in Lynchburg, 23.5 miles in a straight line from Arrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arrington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arrington.
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. 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.