Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere New Castle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Castle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Castle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Castle
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in New Castle
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.1%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, New Castle runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
New Castle has a community health center but no hospital
Monroe County Health Department is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Lewisgale Medical Center in Salem, 16.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 New Castle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Castle adults…
New Castle runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Castle
1 community health center in New Castle, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 New Castle; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Castle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How New Castle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Castle runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 New Castle 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.
10.5% of New Castle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
New Castle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 New Castle adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Castle
Why doesn’t New Castle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Castle.
What hospital is closest to New Castle?
Lewisgale Medical Center in Salem, 16.9 miles in a straight line from New Castle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Castle?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Craig County Dental Center in New Castle, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Castle.
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.