Stephen G. Bourne House · Photo: Bonita L. Harless · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Stevens Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stevens Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stevens Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stevens Creek
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stevens Creek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Stevens Creek runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stevens Creek
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 29.1% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Stevens Creek
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 12.2% 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 Stevens Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stevens Creek adults…
Stevens Creek runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stevens Creek 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Stevens Creek
No hospital or community health center in Stevens Creek 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 Stevens Creek; ≈ 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 Stevens Creek adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Stevens Creek 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.
17.4% of Stevens Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Stevens Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltown | — | — | — | — |
Hilltown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stevens Creek adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stevens Creek
Why doesn’t Stevens Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stevens Creek.
What hospital is closest to Stevens Creek?
Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Stevens Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stevens Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries in Fries, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stevens Creek.
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.