Where Laurel Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laurel Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laurel Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurel Park
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Laurel Park
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. High blood pressure is also above the state: 49.8%, vs 35.4% across Virginia. In all, Laurel Park runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Laurel Park
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.2%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (15.9% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 16.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Laurel Park, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Laurel Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Laurel Park adults…
Laurel Park runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Laurel Park is an older town: 28% 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 Laurel Park as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Laurel Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laurel Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Laurel Park
No hospital or community health center in Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park; ≈ 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.
How Laurel Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Laurel Park runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Laurel Park 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.
Laurel Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatmoss | C | 39.4% | 17.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laurel Park adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laurel Park
Why doesn’t Laurel Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laurel Park.
What hospital is closest to Laurel Park?
UNC Rockingham in Eden, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Laurel Park’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 Laurel Park?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Paths Community Pharmacy in Martinsville, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laurel Park.
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.