Where Sugar Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sugar Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sugar Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sugar Grove
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sugar Grove
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Sugar Grove runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sugar Grove
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Sugar Grove adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), 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 Sugar Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sugar Grove adults…
Sugar Grove runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Care in and near Sugar Grove
No hospital or community health center in Sugar Grove 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 Sugar Grove; ≈ 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 Sugar Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Sugar Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sugar Grove runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Sugar Grove 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.
15.8% of Sugar Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Sugar Grove 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 Sugar Grove adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sugar Grove
Why doesn’t Sugar Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sugar Grove.
What hospital is closest to Sugar Grove?
Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Sugar Grove’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 Sugar Grove?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-Area Community Health - Grayson Highlands in Troutdale, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sugar Grove.
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.