Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Boissevain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boissevain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boissevain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boissevain
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Boissevain
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Boissevain runs above Virginia on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% 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 Boissevain
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Boissevain adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.5%), 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 Boissevain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Boissevain adults…
Boissevain runs above VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Boissevain is an older town: 38% 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 Boissevain as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Care in and near Boissevain
No hospital or community health center in Boissevain 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 Boissevain; ≈ 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 Boissevain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Boissevain adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Boissevain runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Boissevain 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.
19.8% of Boissevain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Boissevain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Boissevain adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boissevain
Why doesn’t Boissevain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Boissevain.
What hospital is closest to Boissevain?
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Boissevain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Boissevain?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bluestone Health Clinic in Bluefield, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boissevain.
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.