Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Goshen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goshen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goshen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goshen
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Goshen
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Goshen runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Goshen
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Goshen
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. 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 Goshen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goshen adults…
Goshen runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goshen 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Goshen
No hospital or community health center in Goshen 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 Goshen; ≈ 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 Goshen adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Goshen runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Goshen 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.
12.8% of Goshen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Goshen 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 Goshen adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goshen
Why doesn’t Goshen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goshen.
What hospital is closest to Goshen?
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Goshen’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 Goshen.
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.