Bacon's Castle · Photo: Yellowute (Uploads) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rushmere is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Rushmere differs from Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rushmere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rushmere
Stroke, diabetes and arthritis run high in Rushmere
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.5%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.1%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Rushmere runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rushmere, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 83.1% 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 Rushmere’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Rushmere’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rushmere is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rushmere’s median household income is $73,750; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rushmere compares well: binge drinking, 11.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.7% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.7% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Rushmere adults…
Rushmere runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rushmere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Rushmere
No hospital or community health center in Rushmere 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 Rushmere; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Rushmere adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Rushmere 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.
12.4% of Rushmere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Rushmere and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere | C+ | 39.4% | 17.5% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rushmere adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rushmere
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rushmere is better than Virginia on 4 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Rushmere’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rushmere | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%17.9–24.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%32–47.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.2–19.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.4%41.3–49.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.7–45.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.6–38 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.4–9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.7–18.7 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11–16 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%21.7–31.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.5–14.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%32.9–45.2 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.6–9.1 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.8–86.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%61.9–68.5 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.2–92.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%80.7–85.4 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67.2–75.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.4–85.3 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.5–24 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.7–38.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.4–27 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.4–17.4 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%9.8–14.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.7–9.4 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%9.7–15.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.5–38.9 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.5–21.2 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.9–15.9 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rushmere
Is Rushmere a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rushmere is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rushmere?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 47.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rushmere?
Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Rushmere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rushmere have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–9.1%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rushmere more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rushmere.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.