Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Atlantic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atlantic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atlantic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atlantic
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Atlantic
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Atlantic runs above Virginia on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Atlantic adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.5%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Atlantic
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), about twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (12.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 26.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Atlantic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Atlantic adults…
Atlantic runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Atlantic is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Atlantic as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.4% of Atlantic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Atlantic
No hospital or community health center in Atlantic 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 Atlantic; ≈ 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 Atlantic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Atlantic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Atlantic runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Atlantic 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.
Atlantic and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattsville | C | 38.2% | 14.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Temperanceville | — | — | — | — |
Temperanceville: 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 Atlantic adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Atlantic
Why doesn’t Atlantic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atlantic.
What hospital is closest to Atlantic?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Atlantic’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 Atlantic?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atlantic.
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.