Where Hilltown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hilltown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilltown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilltown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hilltown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Hilltown runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% 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 Hilltown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Hilltown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), 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 Hilltown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hilltown adults…
Hilltown runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hilltown is an older town: 40% 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 Hilltown as about how healthy they are.
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 Hilltown
No hospital or community health center in Hilltown 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 Hilltown; ≈ 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 Hilltown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Hilltown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hilltown runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Hilltown 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.
18.5% of Hilltown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Hilltown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek | — | — | — | — |
Stevens Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hilltown adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hilltown
Why doesn’t Hilltown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hilltown.
What hospital is closest to Hilltown?
Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Hilltown’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 Hilltown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries in Fries, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilltown.
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.