Olive Hill · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Matoaca is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Matoaca trails Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Matoaca. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matoaca
Making ends meet is harder in Matoaca
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (14.5% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 15.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity, diabetes and stroke run high in Matoaca
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.2%), vs 34.5% across Virginia. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.9%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Matoaca runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Matoaca
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Matoaca’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Matoaca’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Matoaca is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #208 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 49% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Matoaca’s median household income is $70,174; among the 10,515 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Matoaca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Matoaca adults…
Matoaca runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Matoaca residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Matoaca
No hospital or community health center in Matoaca 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 Matoaca; ≈ 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 Matoaca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Matoaca adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Matoaca runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Matoaca 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.
Matoaca and the towns around it
Matoaca’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matoaca | C | 41.2% | 14.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Ettrick | B | 37.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Petersburg | D | 46.3% | 19.4% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Matoaca adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Matoaca
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Matoaca is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Matoaca’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Matoaca | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18–23.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%35.9–46.6 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.4–44.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36–43.1 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.9–32.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.5–16.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.4–17.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.7–30.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.9–15.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.8–42.1 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.1–10.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.6–82.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62–68.2 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.3–89.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.5–80.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%65.1–72.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.6–81.7 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.7–25.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.2–39.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%13.8–20.2 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12–17 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.5–11.7 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8–11 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5%12.4–18.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.8–36.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.8–18.2 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Matoaca
Is Matoaca a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Matoaca is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #208 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Matoaca?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 46.6%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Matoaca?
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Matoaca’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Matoaca have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.8%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Matoaca more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matoaca.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.