Where Big Stone Gap East residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Stone Gap East, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Stone Gap East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Stone Gap East
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Big Stone Gap East
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.4%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Big Stone Gap East runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Big Stone Gap East
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.1%), vs 21.8% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Big Stone Gap East
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 12.2% 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 Stone Gap East’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Stone Gap East adults…
Big Stone Gap East runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Big Stone Gap East adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Stone Gap East runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Big Stone Gap East adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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 Big Stone Gap East
No hospital or community health center in Big Stone Gap East 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 Stone Gap East; ≈ 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 Big Stone Gap East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Big Stone Gap East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Big Stone Gap East and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | D | 44.2% | 14% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Stone Gap East adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Stone Gap East
Why doesn’t Big Stone Gap East 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 Stone Gap East.
What hospital is closest to Big Stone Gap East?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Big Stone Gap East’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 Stone Gap East?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachia Family Health Center in Appalachia, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Stone Gap East.
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.