Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Courtland is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Courtland differs from Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Courtland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Courtland
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Courtland
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.5%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Courtland runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Courtland
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (14.2% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (9.2% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Courtland, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Courtland is short on primary care and dental care
Courtland’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 ↓
Courtland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Courtland is healthier than 33%. Against the 9,106 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Courtland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Courtland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Courtland is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 53% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Courtland’s median household income is $60,673; among the 9,106 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Courtland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Courtland adults…
Courtland runs above VA on 7 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.
14.9% of Courtland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Courtland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Courtland
No hospital or community health center in Courtland 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 Courtland; ≈ 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 Courtland adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Courtland 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.
Courtland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland | C | 38.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Courtland adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Courtland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Courtland is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Courtland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Courtland | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%18.5–25.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.6–16.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%30.2–46.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.3–17.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.7%38.1–46.9 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35–44 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.8–34.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.4–21 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.8–17.2 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%22.8–32.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.2–15.2 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.3–46.7 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.9–11.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.8–84.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.2–67.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.5–90.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.6–82.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.7–74.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.1–84.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.1–24.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.1–40.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.1–29 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%13.8–20.5 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%11.8–16.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%11.9–18.1 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.3–40.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.1–20.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.1–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 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 Courtland
Is Courtland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Courtland is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Courtland?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 46.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Courtland?
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Courtland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Courtland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.3%), 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 Courtland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Courtland.
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.