Douthat State Park Historic District · Photo: Virginia State Parks staff · CC BY 2.0Where Cliftondale Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cliftondale Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cliftondale Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cliftondale Park
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cliftondale Park
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Cliftondale Park runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cliftondale Park
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cliftondale Park
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Cliftondale Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cliftondale Park adults…
Cliftondale Park runs above VA on 10 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cliftondale Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Cliftondale Park
No hospital or community health center in Cliftondale Park 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 Cliftondale Park; ≈ 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 Cliftondale Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cliftondale Park runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Cliftondale Park 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.
16.8% of Cliftondale Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Cliftondale Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Cliftondale Park adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cliftondale Park
Why doesn’t Cliftondale Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cliftondale Park.
What hospital is closest to Cliftondale Park?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Cliftondale Park’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 Cliftondale Park.
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.