Photo: DwayneP. The original uploader was DwayneP at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Seven Mile Ford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seven Mile Ford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seven Mile Ford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seven Mile Ford
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Seven Mile Ford
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Seven Mile Ford runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Seven Mile Ford
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.2%), vs 21.8% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Seven Mile Ford
59.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Seven Mile Ford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Seven Mile Ford adults…
Seven Mile Ford runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Seven Mile Ford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Seven Mile Ford runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Seven Mile Ford 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seven Mile Ford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Seven Mile Ford
No hospital or community health center in Seven Mile Ford 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 Seven Mile Ford; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Seven Mile Ford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Seven Mile Ford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adwolf | C− | 37.1% | 14.1% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seven Mile Ford adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seven Mile Ford
Why doesn’t Seven Mile Ford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seven Mile Ford.
What hospital is closest to Seven Mile Ford?
Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Seven Mile Ford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Seven Mile Ford?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is T.K. Mckee Hospital Building in Saltville, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seven Mile Ford.
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.