Eyre Hall · Public domainWhere Cheriton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cheriton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cheriton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheriton
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Cheriton
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Cheriton runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Cheriton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Cheriton
The closest emergency room is Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, 28.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Incorporated is closer (3.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cheriton, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Cheriton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cheriton adults…
Cheriton runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cheriton is an older town: 36% 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 Cheriton as about how healthy they are.
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 Cheriton
No hospital or community health center in Cheriton 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 Cheriton; ≈ 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 Cheriton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Cheriton adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Cheriton 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.
15.4% of Cheriton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Cheriton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cheriton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cheriton
Why doesn’t Cheriton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cheriton.
What hospital is closest to Cheriton?
Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, 28.6 miles in a straight line from Cheriton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cheriton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eastville Community Health Center in Eastville, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cheriton.
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.