Where Big Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Rock
Smoking is more common in Big Rock
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (30.5%), more than twice the Virginia rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Big Rock
45.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 32.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Big Rock’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Big Rock adults get no exercise
42.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Big Rock’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Big Rock adults…
Big Rock runs above VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Rock
No hospital or community health center in Big Rock 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 Big Rock; ≈ 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).
How Big Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Rock runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Big Rock 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.
32.9% of Big Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Big Rock 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 Big Rock adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Rock
Why doesn’t Big Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Rock.
What hospital is closest to Big Rock?
Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Big Rock’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 Big Rock?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elkhorn City Medical Clinic in Elkhorn City, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Rock.
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.