Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Branchville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Branchville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Branchville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branchville
Stroke, diabetes and arthritis run high in Branchville
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.1%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Branchville runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Branchville, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Branchville is short on primary care and dental care
Branchville’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 ↓
Branchville keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 87.5%). 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 Branchville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Branchville adults…
Branchville runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branchville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Branchville
No hospital or community health center in Branchville 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 Branchville; ≈ 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.
How Branchville adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Branchville 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.
13.5% of Branchville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Branchville 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 Branchville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Branchville
Why doesn’t Branchville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Branchville.
What hospital is closest to Branchville?
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center in Emporia, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Branchville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Branchville.
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.