Where Harborton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harborton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harborton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harborton
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Harborton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 26.2% across Virginia. Depression is also above the state: 26.3%, vs 21.8% across Virginia. In all, Harborton runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Harborton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Harborton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harborton adults…
Harborton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Harborton
No hospital or community health center in Harborton 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 Harborton; ≈ 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 Harborton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Harborton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Harborton runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Harborton 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.
13.7% of Harborton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Harborton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harborton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harborton
Why doesn’t Harborton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harborton.
What hospital is closest to Harborton?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Harborton’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 Harborton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harborton.
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.