West Cote · Photo: WestCote.us · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Schuyler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schuyler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schuyler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schuyler
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Schuyler
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Schuyler runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Schuyler
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Schuyler
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.4%), vs 21.8% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Schuyler’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Schuyler adults…
Schuyler 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Schuyler adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Schuyler runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Schuyler 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.
Care in and near Schuyler
No hospital or community health center in Schuyler 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 Schuyler; ≈ 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 Schuyler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Schuyler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Schuyler 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 Schuyler adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schuyler
Why doesn’t Schuyler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schuyler.
What hospital is closest to Schuyler?
University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Schuyler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Schuyler?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS Southern Albemarle in Esmont, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schuyler.
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.