Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Melfa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Melfa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melfa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melfa
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Melfa
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Melfa runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Melfa adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.5%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Melfa, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. 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 Melfa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Melfa adults…
Melfa runs above VA on 8 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 Melfa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Melfa
No hospital or community health center in Melfa 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 Melfa; ≈ 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 Melfa adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Melfa 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.
13.7% of Melfa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Melfa 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 Melfa adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Melfa
Why doesn’t Melfa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Melfa.
What hospital is closest to Melfa?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Melfa’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 Melfa?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melfa.
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.