Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere La Crosse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Crosse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Crosse. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Crosse
Dental care lags in La Crosse
49.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 27.4% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). La Crosse’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More La Crosse adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Crosse
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), more than twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (15.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 29.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 La Crosse’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Crosse 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.3% of La Crosse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 La Crosse adults…
La Crosse runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Crosse
No hospital or community health center in La Crosse 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 La Crosse; ≈ 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 La Crosse adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, La Crosse runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 La Crosse 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.
La Crosse and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | D | 42.6% | 18.2% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Crosse adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Crosse
Why doesn’t La Crosse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Crosse.
What hospital is closest to La Crosse?
Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, 6.3 miles in a straight line from La Crosse’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Crosse.
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.