Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mappsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mappsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 23420, 23423. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mappsburg
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Mappsburg
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Mappsburg runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mappsburg adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mappsburg
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 21% 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 Mappsburg’s likely range; Mappsburg’s figures come from ZIP codes 23420, 23423, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mappsburg adults…
Mappsburg 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mappsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Mappsburg
No hospital or community health center in Mappsburg 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 Mappsburg; ≈ 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 Mappsburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mappsburg runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Mappsburg 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.
23.1% of Mappsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Mappsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cats Bridge | — | — | — | — |
Cats Bridge: 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 Mappsburg adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mappsburg
Why doesn’t Mappsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mappsburg.
What hospital is closest to Mappsburg?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Mappsburg’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 Mappsburg?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mappsburg.
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.