Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Scotland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scotland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scotland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scotland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Scotland
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Scotland runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Scotland
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Scotland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
In Scotland, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Virginia 8.7%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Scotland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Scotland adults…
Scotland runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scotland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Scotland
No hospital or community health center in Scotland 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 Scotland; ≈ 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.
How Scotland adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Scotland 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.
15% of Scotland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Scotland 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 Scotland adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scotland
Why doesn’t Scotland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scotland.
What hospital is closest to Scotland?
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Scotland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scotland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Surry Medical Center in Dendron, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scotland.
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.