Photo: Us Census bureau · Public domainWhere Charles City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Charles City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Charles City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Charles City
Making ends meet is harder in Charles City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.2% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 16.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Charles City
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.1%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Charles City runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Charles City, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 79.9% 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 Charles City’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Charles City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Charles City adults…
Charles City runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Charles City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Charles City
1 community health center in Charles City, 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 Charles City; ≈ 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 Charles City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Charles City runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Charles City 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.
Charles City 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 Charles City adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Charles City
Why doesn’t Charles City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Charles City.
What hospital is closest to Charles City?
John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Charles City’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 Charles City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS Charles City in Charles City, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Charles City.
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.