Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Modest Town residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Modest Town, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Modest Town. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Modest Town
Dental care lags in Modest Town
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Modest Town
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Modest Town runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Modest Town
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 Modest Town’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Modest Town adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Modest Town adults…
Modest Town runs above VA on 6 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.
Care in and near Modest Town
No hospital or community health center in Modest Town 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 Modest Town; ≈ 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 Modest Town adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Modest Town 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.
15.3% of Modest Town adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Modest Town 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 Modest Town adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Modest Town
Why doesn’t Modest Town have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Modest Town.
What hospital is closest to Modest Town?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Modest Town’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 Modest Town?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Modest Town.
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.