Mount Fair · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Free Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Free Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Free Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Free Union
Cancer runs high in Free Union
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Free Union adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Free Union is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. 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 Free Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Free Union adults…
Free Union runs below VA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Free Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Free Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Free Union
No hospital or community health center in Free Union 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 Free Union; ≈ 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.
How Free Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Free Union does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Free Union 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.
Free Union 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 Free Union adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Free Union
Why doesn’t Free Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Free Union.
What hospital is closest to Free Union?
University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Free Union’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 Free Union?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS Peterson in Charlottesville, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Free Union.
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.