Where Henry Fork residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Henry Fork, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henry Fork. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henry Fork
Making ends meet is harder in Henry Fork
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.8%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. No reliable transportation (9.3% vs 7.4%) and utility shut-off threats (8.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Henry Fork
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Henry Fork runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Henry Fork adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), 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 Henry Fork’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.6% of Henry Fork adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Henry Fork adults…
Henry Fork runs above VA on 6 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.
Care in and near Henry Fork
No hospital or community health center in Henry Fork 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 Henry Fork; ≈ 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 Henry Fork adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Henry Fork adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Henry Fork runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Henry Fork 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.
Henry Fork and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | C− | 36.6% | 16.1% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henry Fork adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Henry Fork
Why doesn’t Henry Fork have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Henry Fork.
What hospital is closest to Henry Fork?
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Henry Fork’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 Henry Fork?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum in Ferrum, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henry Fork.
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.