Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Belspring residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belspring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belspring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belspring
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Belspring
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Belspring runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Belspring adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Belspring’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belspring adults…
Belspring runs above VA on 5 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.
8.3% of Belspring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Belspring
No hospital or community health center in Belspring 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 Belspring; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belspring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Belspring adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Belspring 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.
Belspring and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrott | — | — | — | — |
Parrott: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belspring adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belspring
Why doesn’t Belspring have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belspring.
What hospital is closest to Belspring?
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Belspring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Belspring?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski/Radford Clinic in Dublin, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belspring.
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.