Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Iron Gate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iron Gate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iron Gate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iron Gate
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Iron Gate
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Iron Gate runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Iron Gate
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Iron Gate
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.2% 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 Iron Gate’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Iron Gate adults…
Iron Gate runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iron Gate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
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 Iron Gate
No hospital or community health center in Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate; ≈ 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 Iron Gate adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Iron Gate 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.
12.2% of Iron Gate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iron Gate
Why doesn’t Iron Gate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iron Gate.
What hospital is closest to Iron Gate?
Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany in Low Moor, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Iron Gate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iron Gate.
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.