Where Cats Bridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cats Bridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cats Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cats Bridge
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Cats Bridge
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Cats Bridge runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cats Bridge
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More Cats Bridge adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.9%), 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 Cats Bridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cats Bridge adults…
Cats Bridge runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cats Bridge 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 Cats Bridge
No hospital or community health center in Cats Bridge 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 Cats Bridge; ≈ 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 Cats Bridge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cats Bridge runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Cats Bridge 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% of Cats Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Cats Bridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mappsburg | — | — | — | — |
Mappsburg: 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 Cats Bridge adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cats Bridge
Why doesn’t Cats Bridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cats Bridge.
What hospital is closest to Cats Bridge?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Cats Bridge’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 Cats Bridge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Franktown Community Health Ctr in Franktown, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cats Bridge.
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.