Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Chase City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Chase City differs from Virginia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chase City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chase City
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Chase City
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.6%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Chase City runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Chase City
59.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Chase City’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chase City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (17.3% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Chase City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Chase City is healthier than 11%. Against the 4,311 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 35%. Health Grade ↓
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 Chase City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Chase City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chase City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Chase City’s median household income is $45,843; among the 4,311 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Chase City compares well: binge drinking, 11.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.3% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Chase City adults…
Chase City runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chase City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Chase City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Chase City
No hospital or community health center in Chase City 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 Chase 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 Chase City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chase City runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Chase 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.
Chase City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase City | D | 43.2% | 18.6% | 17% | CDC place |
| Thynedale | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview | — | — | — | — |
Thynedale and Fairview: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chase City adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chase City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chase City is better than Virginia on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Chase City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chase City | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.3–29.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.2%36.2–50.7 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.4–21.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.6%42.4–50.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.9–45.3 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.9–37.9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.5–11 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.2–22.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.6–19.7 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%28.6–38.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.2%9.1–13.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%35.6–48.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.9–13.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.3–85.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.2–63.4 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.7–89.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.5 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%61.7–71.3 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70–83.3 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–25.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.7%31.7–42.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.7–30.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22%18.8–25.3 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.3%14.8–19.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.1–13 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.1%18–24.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.7–43.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%19.1–24.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.3–13 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Chase City
Is Chase City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chase City is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chase City?
CDC estimates 43.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 50.7%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chase City?
Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Chase City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chase City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.3%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Chase City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chase 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.