Photo: Warsawvirginia · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Warsaw is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Warsaw trails Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warsaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warsaw
Dental care lags in Warsaw
60.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Warsaw’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Warsaw is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Warsaw’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 ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Warsaw
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.7% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 15.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Warsaw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B+.
What’s behind Warsaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warsaw is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 21%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Warsaw’s median household income is $84,828; among the 10,405 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Warsaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Warsaw
No hospital or community health center in Warsaw 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 Warsaw; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Warsaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Warsaw adults…
Warsaw runs above VA on 5 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Warsaw adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Warsaw 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.
Warsaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | C | 36.8% | 14.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warsaw adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warsaw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warsaw is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Warsaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warsaw | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%19.9–27.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.1–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%29.6–44.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.3–16.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37–45.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.2–42.8 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.8–32.2 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7–10 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%17.9–26.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14–20.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24–34.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.2–18 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31.4–43.2 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%8.9–14.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.4–81.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.8%57.3–64.3 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.6–87.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.4–79.1 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.5–71.1 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%70.6–84.1 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–26.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%30.5–42.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.2–29.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%14.4–21.6 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%11.5–16.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%7.8–11.1 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.1–11.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%12.6–19.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%32.7–43 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.1–20.9 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.5–19.8 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Warsaw
Is Warsaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warsaw is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warsaw?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 44.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warsaw?
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital in Tappahannock, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Warsaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warsaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–14.7%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Warsaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warsaw.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.