Where Greenbackville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenbackville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenbackville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenbackville
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Greenbackville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.7%, vs 26.2% across Virginia. In all, Greenbackville runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Greenbackville
The closest emergency room is Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Incorporated is closer (5.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenbackville, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greenbackville keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 87.5%). 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 Greenbackville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greenbackville adults…
Greenbackville runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greenbackville
No hospital or community health center in Greenbackville 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 Greenbackville; ≈ 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 Greenbackville 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.
How Greenbackville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenbackville does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Greenbackville 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.
6.8% of Greenbackville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Greenbackville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captains Cove | B | 34.7% | 14.7% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenbackville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenbackville
Why doesn’t Greenbackville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenbackville.
What hospital is closest to Greenbackville?
Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Greenbackville’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 Greenbackville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chincoteague Island Comm HLTH Ctr in Chincoteague Island, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenbackville.
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.