Toombs Tobacco Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Thynedale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thynedale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thynedale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thynedale
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Thynedale
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.1%, vs 35.4% across Virginia. In all, Thynedale runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Thynedale
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Thynedale adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.8%), 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 Thynedale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Thynedale adults…
Thynedale runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
27.3% of Thynedale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
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 Thynedale
No hospital or community health center in Thynedale 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 Thynedale; ≈ 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 Thynedale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Thynedale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thynedale runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Thynedale 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.
Thynedale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | — | — | — | — | |
| Chase City | D | 43.2% | 18.6% | 17% | CDC place |
Fairview: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thynedale adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thynedale
Why doesn’t Thynedale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thynedale.
What hospital is closest to Thynedale?
Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Thynedale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thynedale.
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.