Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where East Stone Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Stone Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Stone Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Stone Gap
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in East Stone Gap
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, East Stone Gap runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in East Stone Gap
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.2%), vs 21.8% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in East Stone Gap
61.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% 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 East Stone Gap’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Stone Gap adults…
East Stone Gap runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How East Stone Gap adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Stone Gap runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 East Stone Gap 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Stone Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near East Stone Gap
No hospital or community health center in East Stone Gap 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 East Stone Gap; ≈ 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).
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of East Stone Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
East Stone Gap 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 East Stone Gap adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Stone Gap
Why doesn’t East Stone Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Stone Gap.
What hospital is closest to East Stone Gap?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 1.0 miles in a straight line from East Stone Gap’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 East Stone Gap?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachia Family Health Center in Appalachia, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Stone Gap.
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.