Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dillwyn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dillwyn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dillwyn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dillwyn
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Dillwyn
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Dillwyn runs above Virginia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Dillwyn adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dillwyn
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.8%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.6% 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 Dillwyn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dillwyn adults…
Dillwyn runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dillwyn is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dillwyn as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.6% of Dillwyn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Dillwyn
No hospital or community health center in Dillwyn 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 Dillwyn; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dillwyn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Dillwyn adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Dillwyn 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.
Dillwyn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Dillwyn adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dillwyn
Why doesn’t Dillwyn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dillwyn.
What hospital is closest to Dillwyn?
Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Dillwyn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dillwyn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS Buckingham in New Canton, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dillwyn.
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.