Where Locust Mount residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Locust Mount, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 23410, 23480. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Locust Mount
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Locust Mount
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Locust Mount runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Locust Mount adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Locust Mount
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.8%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (9.3% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Locust Mount’s likely range; Locust Mount’s figures come from ZIP codes 23410, 23480, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Locust Mount adults…
Locust Mount runs above VA on 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of Locust Mount adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Locust Mount
No hospital or community health center in Locust Mount 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 Locust Mount; ≈ 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 Locust Mount adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Locust Mount adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Locust Mount 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.
Locust Mount and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Locust Mount adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Locust Mount
Why doesn’t Locust Mount have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Locust Mount.
What hospital is closest to Locust Mount?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Locust Mount’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 Locust Mount?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Locust Mount.
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.