Where Springville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springville
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Springville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.8%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Springville runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Springville is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Springville’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Springville, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Springville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), 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 Springville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Springville adults…
Springville runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Springville
No hospital or community health center in Springville 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 Springville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Springville 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.
How Springville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Springville runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Springville 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.
10.9% of Springville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Springville 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 Springville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springville
Why doesn’t Springville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springville.
What hospital is closest to Springville?
Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Springville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Springville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tazewell Community Health Center in Tazewell, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springville.
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.