Humpback Bridge · Public domainWhere Callaghan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Callaghan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Callaghan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Callaghan
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Callaghan
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.9%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Callaghan runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Callaghan
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), 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 Callaghan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Callaghan adults…
Callaghan runs above VA on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Callaghan
No hospital or community health center in Callaghan 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 Callaghan; ≈ 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 Callaghan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Callaghan adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Callaghan 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.
11.2% of Callaghan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Callaghan 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 Callaghan adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Callaghan
Why doesn’t Callaghan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Callaghan.
What hospital is closest to Callaghan?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Callaghan’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 Callaghan.
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.