Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Elkton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Elkton trails Virginia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkton
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Elkton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Cancer is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.7% across Virginia. In all, Elkton runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elkton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More Elkton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Elkton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Elkton is healthier than 32%. Against the 9,421 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Elkton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Elkton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #203 of 253 in Virginia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 23%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Elkton’s median household income is $62,031; among the 9,421 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Elkton adults…
Elkton runs above VA on 5 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Elkton
1 community health center in Elkton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Elkton; ≈ 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 Elkton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Elkton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elkton runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Elkton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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 Elkton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Elkton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | C | 34.5% | 13% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elkton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elkton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elkton is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Elkton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elkton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%18.4–25.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%27.5–41.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–15 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.1–42.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36–44.9 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.9–34.7 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.6–15.9 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.5–19.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24–33.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%11.9–17.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%28–39.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8–12.5 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.9–81.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%59.7–66.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.4–87.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.5–81 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.1–71.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.4–82.1 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.5–29 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30–40.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.1–25.3 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11–16.6 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%8.9–12.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8.2 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.5–14.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%32.6–42.4 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%14.9–20 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.8–19.7 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Elkton
Is Elkton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #203 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elkton?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 41.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elkton?
Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Elkton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elkton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.5%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Elkton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.