Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Ewing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ewing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ewing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ewing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ewing
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Ewing runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ewing
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Ewing adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23.8% 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 Ewing’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ewing adults…
Ewing runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ewing is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ewing as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ewing
1 community health center in Ewing, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ewing; ≈ 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 Ewing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Ewing adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ewing runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Ewing 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.
16.7% of Ewing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Ewing 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 Ewing adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ewing
Why doesn’t Ewing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ewing.
What hospital is closest to Ewing?
Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Ewing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ewing?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Western Lee County Health Clinic in Ewing, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ewing.
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.