Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Clinchport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clinchport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 24244. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinchport
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clinchport
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Clinchport runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clinchport
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Clinchport
57.7% 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 Clinchport’s likely range; Clinchport’s figures come from ZIP code 24244, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clinchport adults…
Clinchport 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 Clinchport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Clinchport
No hospital or community health center in Clinchport 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 Clinchport; ≈ 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 Clinchport adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clinchport runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Clinchport 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.
18.5% of Clinchport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Clinchport 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 Clinchport adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clinchport
Why doesn’t Clinchport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clinchport.
What hospital is closest to Clinchport?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Clinchport’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 Clinchport.
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.