Photo: Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Disputanta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Disputanta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Disputanta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Disputanta
Stroke, COPD and arthritis run high in Disputanta
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.4%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Disputanta runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Disputanta, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80% 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 Disputanta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Disputanta adults…
Disputanta runs above VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Disputanta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Disputanta
No hospital or community health center in Disputanta 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 Disputanta; ≈ 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.
How Disputanta adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Disputanta 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% of Disputanta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Disputanta 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 Disputanta adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Disputanta
Why doesn’t Disputanta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Disputanta.
What hospital is closest to Disputanta?
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Disputanta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Disputanta?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS Petersburg in Petersburg, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Disputanta.
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.