Photo: DwayneP at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Atkins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atkins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atkins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atkins
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Atkins
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Atkins runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Atkins
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Atkins
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.9%), vs 21.8% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.5%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Atkins’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Atkins adults…
Atkins runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Atkins is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Atkins as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
How Atkins adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Atkins runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Atkins 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.
Care in and near Atkins
No hospital or community health center in Atkins 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 Atkins; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Atkins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Atkins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Atkins 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 Atkins adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Atkins
Why doesn’t Atkins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atkins.
What hospital is closest to Atkins?
Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Atkins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atkins.
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.