Photo: MarmadukePercy · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fieldale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fieldale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fieldale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fieldale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fieldale
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Fieldale runs above Virginia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fieldale
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Fieldale
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 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 Fieldale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fieldale adults…
Fieldale runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fieldale 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Fieldale
No hospital or community health center in Fieldale 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 Fieldale; ≈ 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 Fieldale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fieldale runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Fieldale 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.
23.7% of Fieldale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Fieldale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | D | 41.3% | 16.5% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fieldale adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fieldale
Why doesn’t Fieldale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fieldale.
What hospital is closest to Fieldale?
UNC Rockingham in Eden, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Fieldale’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 Fieldale?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bassett Family Practice in Bassett, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fieldale.
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.