Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery · Photo: G Keith Hall · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fancy Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fancy Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fancy Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fancy Gap
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Fancy Gap
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Fancy Gap runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fancy Gap adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Fancy Gap, and more people treating it
48.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. 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 Fancy Gap’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fancy Gap adults…
Fancy Gap runs above VA on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fancy Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Fancy Gap
No hospital or community health center in Fancy 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 Fancy 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).
How Fancy Gap adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Fancy 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Fancy Gap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Fancy 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 Fancy Gap adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fancy Gap
Why doesn’t Fancy 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 Fancy Gap.
What hospital is closest to Fancy Gap?
Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Fancy Gap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fancy Gap?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health at Cana in Cana, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fancy 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.