Where Deep Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deep Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deep Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deep Creek
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Deep Creek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the Virginia rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Deep Creek runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Deep Creek, and more people treating it
52.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 87% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Deep Creek adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), 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 Deep Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Deep Creek adults…
Deep Creek runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deep Creek 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 Deep Creek
No hospital or community health center in Deep Creek 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 Deep Creek; ≈ 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 Deep Creek adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Deep Creek does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Deep Creek 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.
11.8% of Deep Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Deep Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schooner Bay | — | — | — | — |
Schooner Bay: 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 Deep Creek adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deep Creek
Why doesn’t Deep Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deep Creek.
What hospital is closest to Deep Creek?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Deep Creek’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 Deep Creek?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deep Creek.
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.