Where Selma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Selma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Selma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Selma
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Selma
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Selma runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Selma
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Selma
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Selma’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Selma adults…
Selma runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Selma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
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.
Care in and near Selma
No hospital or community health center in Selma 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 Selma; ≈ 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).
How Selma adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Selma 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.
10.8% of Selma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Selma and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Moor | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton Forge | D | 41.8% | 17.8% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Low Moor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Selma adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Selma
Why doesn’t Selma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Selma.
What hospital is closest to Selma?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Selma’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 Selma.
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.