Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Pound residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pound, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pound. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pound
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pound
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Pound runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% 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 Pound
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Pound adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), 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 Pound’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pound adults…
Pound runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pound is an older town: 30% 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 Pound as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Care in and near Pound
1 community health center in Pound, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pound; ≈ 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 Pound adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Pound adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pound runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Pound 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.
17.1% of Pound adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Pound 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 Pound adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pound
Why doesn’t Pound have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pound.
What hospital is closest to Pound?
Dickenson Community Hospital in Clintwood, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Pound’s 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 Pound?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pound Medical Clinic in Pound, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pound.
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.