Where Lee Mont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lee Mont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lee Mont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lee Mont
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lee Mont
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Lee Mont runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lee Mont adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lee Mont
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Lee Mont’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lee Mont adults…
Lee Mont runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lee Mont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Lee Mont
No hospital or community health center in Lee Mont 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 Lee Mont; ≈ 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).
How Lee Mont adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Lee Mont 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.
15.4% of Lee Mont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Lee Mont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesville | — | — | — | — |
Whitesville: 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 Lee Mont adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lee Mont
Why doesn’t Lee Mont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lee Mont.
What hospital is closest to Lee Mont?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Lee Mont’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 Lee Mont?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lee Mont.
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.