Photo: Taber Andrew Bain · CC BY 2.0Where Wakefield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wakefield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wakefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wakefield
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Wakefield
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Wakefield runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wakefield
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (14.9% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 16.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Wakefield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), 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 Wakefield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wakefield adults…
Wakefield 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.
16.7% of Wakefield 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 Wakefield
No hospital or community health center in Wakefield 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 Wakefield; ≈ 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 Wakefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Wakefield adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Wakefield 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.
Wakefield 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 Wakefield adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wakefield
Why doesn’t Wakefield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wakefield.
What hospital is closest to Wakefield?
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Wakefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wakefield?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ivor Medical Center in Ivor, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wakefield.
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.