Elsing Green · Photo: Wainwrightts at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where King William residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for King William, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for King William. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in King William
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in King William
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, King William runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In King William, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Virginia 8.7%), yet 21.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in King William, and more people treating it
45.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
King William is short on primary care and mental health care
King William’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 King William’s likely range.
Out of every 100 King William adults…
King William runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of King William adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near King William
No hospital or community health center in King William 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 King William; ≈ 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 King William adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 King William 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.
11.3% of King William adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
King William 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 King William adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in King William
Why doesn’t King William have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for King William.
What hospital is closest to King William?
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital in Tappahannock, 17.2 miles in a straight line from King William’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near King William?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CVHS King William in Aylett, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in King William.
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.