Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Palmyra residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palmyra, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palmyra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palmyra
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Palmyra
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Palmyra runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Palmyra, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. 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 Palmyra’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Palmyra adults…
Palmyra runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palmyra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Palmyra
No hospital or community health center in Palmyra 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 Palmyra; ≈ 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Palmyra adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Palmyra 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.
9.9% of Palmyra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Palmyra 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 Palmyra adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palmyra
Why doesn’t Palmyra have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palmyra.
What hospital is closest to Palmyra?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Palmyra’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 Palmyra.
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.