Where Gargatha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gargatha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gargatha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gargatha
Dental care lags in Gargatha
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gargatha
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.7%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (17.2% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Gargatha
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.5%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Gargatha runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Gargatha’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gargatha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Gargatha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Gargatha adults…
Gargatha runs above VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gargatha is an older town: 31% 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 Gargatha as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Gargatha
No hospital or community health center in Gargatha 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 Gargatha; ≈ 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.
How Gargatha adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gargatha runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Gargatha 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.
Gargatha and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonia | — | — | — | — |
Nelsonia: 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 Gargatha adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gargatha
Why doesn’t Gargatha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gargatha.
What hospital is closest to Gargatha?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Gargatha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gargatha.
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.