Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Chesapeake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chesapeake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chesapeake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chesapeake
Chesapeake is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Chesapeake with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Chesapeake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Chesapeake has a community health center but no hospital
Chesapeake Family Medical Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 1.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Chesapeake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chesapeake adults…
On every condition, Chesapeake is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
Chesapeake is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chesapeake as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Chesapeake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Chesapeake
1 community health center in Chesapeake, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Chesapeake; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chesapeake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Chesapeake adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Chesapeake 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.
Chesapeake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | C | 39.4% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chesapeake adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chesapeake
Why doesn’t Chesapeake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chesapeake.
What hospital is closest to Chesapeake?
Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Chesapeake’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 Chesapeake?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chesapeake Family Medical Center in Chesapeake, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chesapeake.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.