Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass · Photo: Rob Tucher, Photographer · Public domainWhere Shipman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shipman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shipman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shipman
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Shipman
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Shipman runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Shipman
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Shipman’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Shipman
The closest emergency room is Augusta Health in Fishersville, 26.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Blue Ridge Health Center is closer (5.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Shipman, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. 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 Shipman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shipman adults…
Shipman runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shipman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Shipman
No hospital or community health center in Shipman 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 Shipman; ≈ 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.
How Shipman adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Shipman 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.
12.3% of Shipman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Shipman 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 Shipman adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shipman
Why doesn’t Shipman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shipman.
What hospital is closest to Shipman?
Augusta Health in Fishersville, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Shipman’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 Shipman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Blue Ridge Medical Center in Arrington, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shipman.
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.