Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hurt is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Hurt differs from Virginia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hurt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hurt
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hurt
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Hurt runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Hurt adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Hurt
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), 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 Hurt’s likely range.
What’s behind Hurt’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurt is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Hurt’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.2% of adults, against 12.8% across Virginia and 13% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hurt’s median household income is $59,000; among the 8,674 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hurt compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hurt adults…
Hurt runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hurt is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hurt as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Hurt
No hospital or community health center in Hurt 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 Hurt; ≈ 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 Hurt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Hurt adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hurt runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Hurt 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.
23.3% of Hurt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Hurt and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hurt adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hurt
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hurt is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Hurt’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hurt | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%26.3–34.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.6–22.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–22.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%37–50.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.9%16.6–21.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.4%43.3–51.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.6%40.6–48.8 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.3%34–40.9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17–24.7 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.5%19.1–26.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.7%33.3–44.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10–14.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.8–40.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.5–15 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.4–83.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%54.8–61.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–87 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.3–83.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.9–66.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.2–79.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.8–29.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.1–39.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.6–26.7 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.8%19.1–26.7 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.1–17.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.7–13 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10–13.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.3%19.7–27.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.1%40.1–50.2 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.2%21.9–28.5 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%17.6–23.1 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%12–15.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hurt
Is Hurt a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hurt is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hurt?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 50.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hurt?
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Hurt’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hurt have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–15%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hurt more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hurt.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.