Where Baywood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baywood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baywood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baywood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Baywood
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Baywood runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Baywood
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Baywood adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. 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 Virginia figure falls outside Baywood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Baywood adults…
Baywood runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Care in and near Baywood
No hospital or community health center in Baywood 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 Baywood; ≈ 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 Baywood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Baywood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Baywood runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Baywood 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.
19.1% of Baywood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Baywood 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 Baywood adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baywood
Why doesn’t Baywood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baywood.
What hospital is closest to Baywood?
Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Baywood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Baywood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries in Fries, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baywood.
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.