Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bastian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bastian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bastian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bastian
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Bastian
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Bastian runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 59% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bastian
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Bastian is short on primary care and dental care
Bastian’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Bastian’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bastian adults…
Bastian runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bastian is an older town: 59% 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 Bastian as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bastian
No hospital or community health center in Bastian 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 Bastian; ≈ 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 Bastian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Bastian adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bastian runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Bastian 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Bastian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Bastian 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 Bastian adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bastian
Why doesn’t Bastian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bastian.
What hospital is closest to Bastian?
Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Bastian’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 Bastian?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bland County Medical Clinic in Bastian, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bastian.
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.