Willa Cather Birthplace · Photo: Cecouchman · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Gore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gore
Mental distress runs high in Gore
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.4%), vs 15.9% across Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 26.2%, vs 21.8% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Gore
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Gore
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Gore’s likely range.
How Gore adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gore runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Gore 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.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Gore adults…
Gore runs above VA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gore
No hospital or community health center in Gore 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 Gore; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Gore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Gore 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 Gore adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gore
Why doesn’t Gore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gore.
What hospital is closest to Gore?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Gore’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 Gore?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SCH Winchester in Winchester, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gore.
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.