Mount Airy · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Motley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Motley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Motley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Motley
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Motley
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.8%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), about twice the Virginia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Motley runs above Virginia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Motley adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Motley
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Motley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Motley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Motley adults…
Motley runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Motley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Motley
No hospital or community health center in Motley 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 Motley; ≈ 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 Motley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Motley runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Motley 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.
25.4% of Motley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Motley 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 Motley adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Motley
Why doesn’t Motley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Motley.
What hospital is closest to Motley?
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital in Bedford, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Motley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Motley.
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.