Photo: DanTD · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Jarratt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jarratt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jarratt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jarratt
Making ends meet is harder in Jarratt
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (16.2% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Jarratt
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.7%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Jarratt runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Jarratt adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (25.1%), vs 21.6% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15.9% 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 Jarratt’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Jarratt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Jarratt adults…
Jarratt runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Jarratt adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jarratt runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Jarratt 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.
Care in and near Jarratt
No hospital or community health center in Jarratt 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 Jarratt; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jarratt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Jarratt 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 Jarratt adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jarratt
Why doesn’t Jarratt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jarratt.
What hospital is closest to Jarratt?
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center in Emporia, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Jarratt’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 Jarratt?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Emporia Medical Center in Emporia, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jarratt.
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.