Photo: jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Shawsville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Shawsville trails Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shawsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shawsville
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Shawsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Depression is also above the state: 26.5%, vs 21.8% across Virginia. In all, Shawsville runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Shawsville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Shawsville
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 14.4% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Shawsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Shawsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shawsville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
Out of every 100 Shawsville adults…
Shawsville runs above VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Shawsville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Shawsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Shawsville
No hospital or community health center in Shawsville 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 Shawsville; ≈ 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 Shawsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shawsville runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Shawsville 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 Shawsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Shawsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawsville | C | 34% | 13.4% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shawsville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shawsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shawsville is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Shawsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shawsville | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.1–25.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.3–21.9 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%27.5–40.8 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34–42 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.8–43.8 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.1–32.5 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.5–17.4 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.8–21.9 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.3–32.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.6–40.7 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.8–11.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.5–62.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.1–86.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.2–79 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.1–72.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.7–82.4 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.9–30.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.7–40 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.9–24.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13–18.4 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.1–14 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.4–17.7 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.3–39.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14–18.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16–20.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Shawsville
Is Shawsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shawsville is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shawsville?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 40.8%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shawsville?
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Shawsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shawsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.8%), 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 Shawsville 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 Shawsville.
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.