Deerfield School · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Deerfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deerfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deerfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deerfield
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Deerfield
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Deerfield runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Deerfield
58.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Deerfield’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Deerfield
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Deerfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Deerfield adults…
Deerfield runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deerfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Deerfield
No hospital or community health center in Deerfield 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 Deerfield; ≈ 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).
How Deerfield adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Deerfield 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Deerfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Deerfield 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 Deerfield adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deerfield
Why doesn’t Deerfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deerfield.
What hospital is closest to Deerfield?
Augusta Health in Fishersville, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Deerfield’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 Deerfield.
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.