Photo: DwayneP. The original uploader was DwayneP at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Elliston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elliston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elliston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elliston
Making ends meet is harder in Elliston
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.2%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (9% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.3% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 15.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Elliston
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Elliston
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.8%), vs 15.9% across Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 25.5%, vs 21.8% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Elliston’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Elliston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elliston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Elliston adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elliston runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Elliston 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.
Out of every 100 Elliston adults…
Elliston runs above VA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elliston
No hospital or community health center in Elliston 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 Elliston; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Elliston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | — | — | — |
Lafayette: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elliston adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Elliston
Why doesn’t Elliston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elliston.
What hospital is closest to Elliston?
Lewisgale Medical Center in Salem, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Elliston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elliston.
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.