Wharton Place · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Mappsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mappsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mappsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mappsville
More Mappsville adults go without health insurance
22.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
More Mappsville adults get no exercise
35.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mappsville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), about twice the Virginia rate. Housing insecurity (22.2% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 23.2% 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 Mappsville’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mappsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
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.
23.2% of Mappsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Mappsville adults…
Mappsville runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mappsville
No hospital or community health center in Mappsville 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 Mappsville; ≈ 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 Mappsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mappsville runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Mappsville 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.
Mappsville 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 Mappsville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mappsville
Why doesn’t Mappsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mappsville.
What hospital is closest to Mappsville?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Mappsville’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 Mappsville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mappsville.
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.