Photo: Magnolia677 · CC BY 4.0Where Haysi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Haysi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haysi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haysi
Smoking is more common in Haysi
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23%), about twice the Virginia rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Haysi
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Haysi’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Haysi
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.1%), vs 15.9% across Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 27.9%, 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 Haysi’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
8.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Haysi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Haysi adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Haysi runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Haysi 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.
Out of every 100 Haysi adults…
Haysi runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haysi
1 community health center in Haysi, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Haysi; ≈ 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.
19.1% of Haysi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Haysi 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 Haysi adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Haysi
Why doesn’t Haysi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Haysi.
What hospital is closest to Haysi?
Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Haysi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Haysi?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Haysi Clinic in Haysi, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haysi.
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.