Photo: Weatherdude at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lovingston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lovingston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lovingston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lovingston
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Lovingston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Lovingston runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Lovingston, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Virginia 8.7%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Lovingston
The closest emergency room is Augusta Health in Fishersville, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Blue Ridge Health Center is closer (5.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lovingston, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 82.3% 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 Lovingston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lovingston adults…
Lovingston runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lovingston is an older town: 29% 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 Lovingston as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lovingston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Lovingston
No hospital or community health center in Lovingston 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 Lovingston; ≈ 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 Lovingston adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Lovingston 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.
11.7% of Lovingston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Lovingston 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 Lovingston adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lovingston
Why doesn’t Lovingston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lovingston.
What hospital is closest to Lovingston?
Augusta Health in Fishersville, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Lovingston’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 Lovingston?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blue Ridge Dental Center in Arrington, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lovingston.
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.