Photo: DwayneP. The original uploader was DwayneP at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fort Chiswell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Chiswell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Chiswell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Chiswell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fort Chiswell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Fort Chiswell runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fort Chiswell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Fort Chiswell
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.9%), vs 15.9% across Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 25.9%, 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 Fort Chiswell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fort Chiswell adults…
Fort Chiswell 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.
How Fort Chiswell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fort Chiswell runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Fort Chiswell 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.
Care in and near Fort Chiswell
No hospital or community health center in Fort Chiswell 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 Fort Chiswell; ≈ 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 Fort Chiswell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Fort Chiswell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Fort Chiswell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Meadows | — | — | — | — |
Max Meadows: 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 Fort Chiswell adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Chiswell
Why doesn’t Fort Chiswell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Chiswell.
What hospital is closest to Fort Chiswell?
Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Fort Chiswell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Chiswell.
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.