Old Stone Church · Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brucetown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brucetown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brucetown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brucetown
Cancer runs high in Brucetown
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brucetown adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 12 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 Brucetown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brucetown adults…
Brucetown runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
6.2% of Brucetown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Brucetown
No hospital or community health center in Brucetown 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 Brucetown; ≈ 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 Brucetown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Brucetown adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
3 in 10 Brucetown 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.
Brucetown 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 Brucetown adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brucetown
Why doesn’t Brucetown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brucetown.
What hospital is closest to Brucetown?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Brucetown’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 Brucetown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SCH Migrant Outreach in Winchester, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brucetown.
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.