Where Bobtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bobtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bobtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bobtown
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Bobtown
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Bobtown runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bobtown, and more people treating it
48.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 85.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Bobtown adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), 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 Bobtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bobtown adults…
Bobtown runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bobtown 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 Bobtown
No hospital or community health center in Bobtown 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 Bobtown; ≈ 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 Bobtown adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Bobtown 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.
10.8% of Bobtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Bobtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pungoteague | — | — | — | — |
Pungoteague: 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 Bobtown adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bobtown
Why doesn’t Bobtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bobtown.
What hospital is closest to Bobtown?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Bobtown’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 Bobtown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bobtown.
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.