Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Bloxom residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bloxom, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bloxom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloxom
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bloxom
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Bloxom runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bloxom adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bloxom
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. No reliable transportation (11.7% vs 7.4%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.6% 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 Bloxom’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bloxom adults…
Bloxom runs above VA on 7 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Bloxom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Bloxom
No hospital or community health center in Bloxom 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 Bloxom; ≈ 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 Bloxom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Bloxom adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bloxom runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Bloxom 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.
Bloxom and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonia | — | — | — | — |
Nelsonia: 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 Bloxom adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bloxom
Why doesn’t Bloxom have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bloxom.
What hospital is closest to Bloxom?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Bloxom’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 Bloxom?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bloxom.
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.