Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Burkeville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burkeville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burkeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burkeville
Dental care lags in Burkeville
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Burkeville’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Burkeville
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Burkeville runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Burkeville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.7% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% 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 Burkeville’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burkeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Burkeville adults…
Burkeville runs above VA on 8 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.
19.2% of Burkeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Burkeville
No hospital or community health center in Burkeville 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 Burkeville; ≈ 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 Burkeville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Burkeville runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Burkeville 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.
Burkeville 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 Burkeville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burkeville
Why doesn’t Burkeville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burkeville.
What hospital is closest to Burkeville?
Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Burkeville’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 Burkeville.
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.