Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Belle Haven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belle Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belle Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belle Haven
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Belle Haven
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Belle Haven runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Belle Haven
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More Belle Haven adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), 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 Belle Haven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belle Haven adults…
Belle Haven runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belle Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
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 Belle Haven
No hospital or community health center in Belle Haven 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 Belle Haven; ≈ 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).
How Belle Haven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belle Haven runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Belle Haven 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.
21.8% of Belle Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Belle Haven and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmore | C− | 40.9% | 17.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belle Haven adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belle Haven
Why doesn’t Belle Haven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belle Haven.
What hospital is closest to Belle Haven?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Belle Haven’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 Belle Haven?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Franktown Community Health Ctr in Franktown, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belle Haven.
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.