Where Makemie Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Makemie Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Makemie Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Makemie Park
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Makemie Park
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Makemie Park runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Makemie Park adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.4%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Makemie Park
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (19.8%), 3 times the Virginia rate. Food insecurity (33.7% vs 13.1%) and housing insecurity (26.4% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 34.7% 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 Makemie Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Makemie Park adults…
Makemie Park runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. 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.
34.7% of Makemie Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Makemie Park
No hospital or community health center in Makemie Park 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 Makemie Park; ≈ 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 Makemie Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Makemie Park adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Makemie Park runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Makemie Park 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.
Makemie Park 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 Makemie Park adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Makemie Park
Why doesn’t Makemie Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Makemie Park.
What hospital is closest to Makemie Park?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Makemie Park’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 Makemie Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Makemie Park.
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.