Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Dryden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dryden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dryden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dryden
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dryden
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Dryden runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dryden
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Dryden
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Dryden’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Dryden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dryden adults…
Dryden runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dryden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Dryden
No hospital or community health center in Dryden 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 Dryden; ≈ 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 Dryden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dryden runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Dryden 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.
17.1% of Dryden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Dryden 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 Dryden adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dryden
Why doesn’t Dryden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dryden.
What hospital is closest to Dryden?
Lee County Community Hospital in Pennington Gap, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Dryden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dryden?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. Charles Clinic in Saint Charles, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dryden.
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.