Where Dunbar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunbar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunbar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunbar
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dunbar
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.9%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Dunbar runs above Virginia on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dunbar
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.5%), about twice the Virginia rate. Habits ↓
More Dunbar adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), vs 23.8% 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 Dunbar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dunbar adults…
Dunbar runs above VA on 12 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Dunbar
No hospital or community health center in Dunbar 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 Dunbar; ≈ 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 Dunbar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Dunbar adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dunbar runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Dunbar 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.
25.8% of Dunbar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Dunbar 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 Dunbar adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunbar
Why doesn’t Dunbar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dunbar.
What hospital is closest to Dunbar?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Dunbar’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 Dunbar?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachia Family Health Center in Appalachia, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunbar.
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.