Where Metompkin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Metompkin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Metompkin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Metompkin
More Metompkin adults get no exercise
46% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia (about twice the Virginia rate). Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Metompkin
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (8%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (27.1%), about twice the Virginia rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Metompkin runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, diabetes and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Metompkin
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.3%), 3 times the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.4% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (28.5% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 41.2% 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 Metompkin’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Metompkin adults…
Metompkin runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Metompkin is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Metompkin as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41.2% of Metompkin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Metompkin
No hospital or community health center in Metompkin 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 Metompkin; ≈ 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 Metompkin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Metompkin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Metompkin runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Metompkin 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.
Metompkin 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 Metompkin adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Metompkin
Why doesn’t Metompkin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Metompkin.
What hospital is closest to Metompkin?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Metompkin’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 Metompkin?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Metompkin.
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.