Photo: Jb91archivist · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Accomac residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Accomac, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Accomac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Accomac
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Accomac
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), 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: 10.4%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Accomac runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Accomac adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.9%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Accomac
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. 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 Accomac’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Accomac adults…
Accomac 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Accomac
No hospital or community health center in Accomac 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 Accomac; ≈ 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 Accomac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Accomac adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Accomac runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Accomac 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.
33.4% of Accomac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Accomac 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 Accomac adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Accomac
Why doesn’t Accomac have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Accomac.
What hospital is closest to Accomac?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Accomac’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 Accomac?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Accomac.
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.