Photo: Pejcharat · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hampton as a whole is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Hampton differs from Virginia on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton
Making ends meet is harder in Hampton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (16.3% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hampton
62.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Hampton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Hampton adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (25.7%), vs 21.6% across Virginia. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15.9% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Hampton has a top-rated hospital
Sentara Careplex Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Hampton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Hampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #204 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Hampton’s median household income is $69,621; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hampton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 137,315 residents, Hampton is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Hampton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hampton runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Hampton 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.
Care in and near Hampton
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Hampton, 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 Hampton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hampton adults…
Hampton runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Hampton and the towns around it
Hampton’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | C | 40.1% | 15% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Newport News | C | 40.7% | 13.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Poquoson | A− | 33.1% | 11% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Bethel Manor | B+ | 35.7% | 5% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Norfolk | C+ | 39.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Portsmouth | C− | 40.3% | 16.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Hampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%19.3–24.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%33.8–46.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.3–16.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%36–43.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33–40.9 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25–30.9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.9–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%13–18.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.8–30.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.7–15.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44%38.9–49.4 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78–84.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59–65.6 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.4–87.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75–80 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.5–74 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%76.4–86.7 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.2–24.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%31.4–41.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.1–29.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%17.5–22.7 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.8–12.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.9–20.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.3–40.6 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%15–18.7 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%15–18.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.8–6.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 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 Hampton
Is Hampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #204 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampton?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 46.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton?
Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.9%), 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 Hampton 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 Hampton.
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.