Phoenix Bridge · Photo: Bruce Harms, Photographer · Public domainWhere Eagle Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Rock
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eagle Rock
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Eagle Rock runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eagle Rock
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
In Eagle Rock, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Virginia 8.7%), yet 23.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Eagle Rock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle Rock adults…
Eagle Rock runs above VA on 8 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 Eagle Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Eagle Rock
No hospital or community health center in Eagle 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 Eagle 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 Eagle Rock adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Eagle 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.
12.1% of Eagle Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Eagle 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 Eagle Rock adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Rock
Why doesn’t Eagle 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 Eagle Rock.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Rock?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Eagle Rock’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 Eagle 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.