Chimney Rock Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Pounding Mill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pounding Mill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pounding Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pounding Mill
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pounding Mill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Pounding Mill runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pounding Mill
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pounding Mill
59.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.4% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Pounding Mill’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Pounding Mill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pounding Mill adults…
Pounding Mill runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pounding Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Pounding Mill
No hospital or community health center in Pounding Mill 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 Pounding Mill; ≈ 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 Pounding Mill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pounding Mill runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Pounding Mill 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.
16.3% of Pounding Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Pounding Mill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claypool Hill | D | 40.6% | 16.6% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pounding Mill adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pounding Mill
Why doesn’t Pounding Mill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pounding Mill.
What hospital is closest to Pounding Mill?
Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Pounding Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pounding Mill.
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.