Photo: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Monterey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monterey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monterey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monterey
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Monterey
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Monterey runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Monterey
The closest emergency room is Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs, 32 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Highland Medical Center is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Monterey, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Monterey keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (72.3% vs 67.9%). 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 Monterey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Monterey adults…
Monterey runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monterey
1 community health center in Monterey, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Monterey; ≈ 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 Monterey 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Monterey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monterey does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Monterey 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.
7.3% of Monterey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Monterey 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 Monterey adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monterey
Why doesn’t Monterey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monterey.
Where can I get low-cost care near Monterey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Highland Medical Center in Monterey, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monterey.
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.