Staunton River State Park Historic District · Photo: Virginia State Parks staff · CC BY 2.0Where Scottsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scottsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottsburg
Dental care lags in Scottsburg
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Scottsburg
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.4%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.5% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 15.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Scottsburg
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Scottsburg runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Scottsburg’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scottsburg 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.
15.9% of Scottsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Scottsburg adults…
Scottsburg runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Scottsburg
No hospital or community health center in Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg; ≈ 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 Scottsburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Scottsburg runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Scottsburg 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.
Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scottsburg
Why doesn’t Scottsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scottsburg.
What hospital is closest to Scottsburg?
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Scottsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scottsburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Paths Community Medical Center - South Boston in South Boston, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottsburg.
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.