Where Ebony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ebony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ebony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ebony
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Ebony
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.6%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Ebony runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ebony is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ebony’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Ebony
61.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Ebony’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Ebony keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87.5%). 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 Ebony’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ebony adults…
Ebony runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ebony
No hospital or community health center in Ebony 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 Ebony; ≈ 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 Ebony 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.
How Ebony adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Ebony 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.
14.7% of Ebony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Ebony 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 Ebony adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ebony
Why doesn’t Ebony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ebony.
What hospital is closest to Ebony?
Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Ebony’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 Ebony.
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.