Tacoma School · Photo: James Shelton32 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Tacoma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tacoma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tacoma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tacoma
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Tacoma
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Tacoma runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Tacoma
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Tacoma adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23.8% 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 Tacoma’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tacoma adults…
Tacoma runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Tacoma
No hospital or community health center in Tacoma 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 Tacoma; ≈ 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 Tacoma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Tacoma adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tacoma runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Tacoma 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.
17.7% of Tacoma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Tacoma 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 Tacoma adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tacoma
Why doesn’t Tacoma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tacoma.
What hospital is closest to Tacoma?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Tacoma’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 Tacoma?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clinch River Health Services in Dungannon, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tacoma.
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.