Where New River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New River
Stroke, cancer and arthritis run high in New River
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, New River runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in New River, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
New River keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.1% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 87.5%). 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 New River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New River adults…
New River runs above VA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New River is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New River as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of New River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near New River
No hospital or community health center in New River 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 New River; ≈ 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 New River adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 New River 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.
9.8% of New River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
New River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn | A− | 32% | 12.1% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New River adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New River
Why doesn’t New River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New River.
What hospital is closest to New River?
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, 6.1 miles in a straight line from New River’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 New River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski/Radford Clinic in Dublin, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New River.
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.