New Hope High School · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere New Hope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Hope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Hope
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Hope
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, New Hope runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Hope
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Hope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Hope adults…
New Hope runs above VA on 8 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.
Care in and near New Hope
No hospital or community health center in New Hope 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 New Hope; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Hope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How New Hope adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Hope runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 New Hope 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 New Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
New Hope 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 New Hope adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Hope
Why doesn’t New Hope 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 Hope.
What hospital is closest to New Hope?
Augusta Health in Fishersville, 8.3 miles in a straight line from New Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Hope.
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.