Wythe County Poorhouse Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Max Meadows residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Max Meadows, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Max Meadows. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Max Meadows
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Max Meadows
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Max Meadows runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Max Meadows, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Max Meadows adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Max Meadows’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Max Meadows adults…
Max Meadows runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Max Meadows adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Max Meadows adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Max Meadows
No hospital or community health center in Max Meadows 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 Max Meadows; ≈ 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 Max Meadows adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Max Meadows 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.
Max Meadows and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Chiswell | — | — | — | — |
Fort Chiswell: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Max Meadows adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Max Meadows
Why doesn’t Max Meadows have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Max Meadows.
What hospital is closest to Max Meadows?
Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Max Meadows’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Max Meadows.
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.