Berry Hill · Photo: Frances Benjamin Johnston · Public domainWhere Sandy Level residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandy Level, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sandy Level. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandy Level
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Sandy Level
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 22%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Sandy Level runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sandy Level
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More Sandy Level adults get no exercise
36.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Sandy Level’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sandy Level adults…
Sandy Level runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sandy Level is an older town: 25% 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 Sandy Level as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandy Level 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.
Care in and near Sandy Level
No hospital or community health center in Sandy Level 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 Sandy Level; ≈ 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 Sandy Level adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sandy Level runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Sandy Level 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.
22.6% of Sandy Level adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Sandy Level 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 Sandy Level adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandy Level
Why doesn’t Sandy Level have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sandy Level.
What hospital is closest to Sandy Level?
UNC Rockingham in Eden, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Sandy Level’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 Sandy Level?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is James Austin Health Center in Eden, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sandy Level.
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.