Where New Church residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Church, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Church. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Church
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in New Church
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, New Church runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Church
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in New Church
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 19.3% 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 New Church’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Church adults…
New Church 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of New Church adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near New Church
No hospital or community health center in New Church 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 New Church; ≈ 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 New Church adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How New Church adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Church runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 New Church 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.
New Church 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 New Church adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Church
Why doesn’t New Church have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Church.
What hospital is closest to New Church?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 22.2 miles in a straight line from New Church’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 New Church?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Health Center in New Church, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Church.
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.