Photo: Pi.1415926535 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Nelsonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nelsonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nelsonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nelsonia
Making ends meet is harder in Nelsonia
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. Housing insecurity (19.7% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Nelsonia adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Nelsonia
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). 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 Nelsonia’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Nelsonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
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 Nelsonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Nelsonia adults…
Nelsonia runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nelsonia
No hospital or community health center in Nelsonia 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 Nelsonia; ≈ 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 Nelsonia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nelsonia runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Nelsonia 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.
Nelsonia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nelsonia adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nelsonia
Why doesn’t Nelsonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nelsonia.
What hospital is closest to Nelsonia?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Nelsonia’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 Nelsonia?
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 Nelsonia.
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.