Photo: William J Grimes (William Grimes at English Wikipedia) · Public domainWhere Mineral residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mineral, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mineral. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mineral
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Mineral
The closest emergency room is Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, 26.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Central Virginia Health Services is closer (3.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Mineral is short on primary care and dental care
Mineral’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Mineral
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
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 Mineral’s likely range.
Care in and near Mineral
No hospital or community health center in Mineral 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 Mineral; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Mineral adults…
Mineral runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mineral adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Mineral adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Mineral 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.
9.5% of Mineral adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Mineral 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 Mineral adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mineral
Why doesn’t Mineral have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mineral.
What hospital is closest to Mineral?
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, 26.7 miles in a straight line from Mineral’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mineral?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS-Louisa in Louisa, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mineral.
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.