Where Stonega residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stonega, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stonega. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stonega
Smoking is more common in Stonega
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.8%), more than twice the Virginia rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Stonega
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.2%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Stonega runs above Virginia on 11 of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Stonega adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), 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 Stonega’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Stonega adults…
Stonega runs above VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stonega
No hospital or community health center in Stonega 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 Stonega; ≈ 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 Stonega adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Stonega adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stonega runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Stonega 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.
26% of Stonega adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Stonega 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 Stonega adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stonega
Why doesn’t Stonega have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stonega.
What hospital is closest to Stonega?
Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Stonega’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 Stonega?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachia Family Health Center in Appalachia, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stonega.
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.