Carter, A. P., Homeplace · Photo: Southern Foodways Alliance · CC BY 2.0Where Hiltons residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hiltons, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hiltons. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiltons
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hiltons
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Hiltons runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hiltons, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Hiltons adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 13 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hiltons’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hiltons adults…
Hiltons runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hiltons adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Hiltons adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Hiltons
No hospital or community health center in Hiltons 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 Hiltons; ≈ 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.
How Hiltons adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Hiltons 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.
Hiltons and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hiltons adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hiltons
Why doesn’t Hiltons have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hiltons.
What hospital is closest to Hiltons?
Indian Path Community Hospital in Kingsport, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Hiltons’ 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 Hiltons?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kingsport Medical Center in Kingsport, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hiltons.
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.