Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bland
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Bland
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Bland runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Bland is short on primary care and dental care
Bland’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Bland, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Bland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bland adults…
Bland runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bland
1 community health center in Bland, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bland; ≈ 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 Bland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
How Bland adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Bland 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.
9.6% of Bland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Bland 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 Bland adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bland
Why doesn’t Bland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bland.
What hospital is closest to Bland?
Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Bland’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 Bland?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Orchard Creek Clinic in Bland, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bland.
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.