Belleview · Photo: MarmadukePercy · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ridgeway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgeway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgeway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeway
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ridgeway
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Ridgeway runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ridgeway
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Ridgeway adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), 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 Ridgeway’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ridgeway adults…
Ridgeway runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Ridgeway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
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Care in and near Ridgeway
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway; ≈ 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 Ridgeway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Ridgeway adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgeway runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgeway
Why doesn’t Ridgeway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgeway.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeway?
UNC Rockingham in Eden, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Ridgeway’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 Ridgeway?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ridgeway Family Health in Ridgeway, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgeway.
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.