Sussex County Courthouse Historic District · Photo: Calvin Beale · Public domainWhere Sussex residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sussex, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sussex. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sussex
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Sussex
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.8%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Sussex runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sussex
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Sussex
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Sussex’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Sussex’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sussex adults…
Sussex runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Sussex adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sussex adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Sussex
No hospital or community health center in Sussex 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 Sussex; ≈ 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 Sussex adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sussex runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Sussex 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.
Sussex 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 Sussex adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sussex
Why doesn’t Sussex have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sussex.
What hospital is closest to Sussex?
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Sussex’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sussex?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Stony Creek Community Health Center in Stony Creek, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sussex.
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.