Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Exmore is healthier than 87%
Exmore differs from Virginia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Exmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Exmore
Dental care lags in Exmore
56.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Exmore
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.6%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Exmore runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Exmore
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Exmore is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Exmore is healthier than 20%. Against the 472 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 87%. 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 Exmore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Exmore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Exmore is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Exmore’s median household income is $29,028; among the 472 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$36K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Exmore compares well: binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Exmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Exmore adults…
Exmore runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Exmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Exmore
No hospital or community health center in Exmore 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 Exmore; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Exmore adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Exmore 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.
Exmore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmore | C− | 40.9% | 17.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Belle Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| Willis Wharf | — | — | — | — |
Belle Haven and Willis Wharf: 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 Exmore adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Exmore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Exmore is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Exmore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Exmore | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.2–29 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.8–18.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%32.7–49.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%39.9–48.8 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%36.9–46.1 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.3–35.4 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.4–10.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.1%19.3–27.3 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.2–18.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%26.2–37.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.6–14.4 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%31.9–45.8 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.5–13.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%78.6–84.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%52.5–60 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86–89.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.3–84 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%60.7–70.8 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.9–81 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.1–24.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.4–40.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21–29.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%16.5–24.3 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.6–18.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.6–12 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.8–12.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%14.9–22.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%32.5–42.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.3%17.3–23.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14–19.1 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Exmore
Is Exmore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Exmore is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Exmore?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 49.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Exmore?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Exmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Exmore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–13.3%), 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 Exmore 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 Exmore.
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.