Photo: Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 4.0Where New Kent residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Kent, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Kent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Kent
Binge drinking is the habit New Kent doesn’t win on
18.2% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Virginia. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from New Kent
The closest emergency room is John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Central Virginia Health Services is closer (11.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in New Kent
New Kent runs below Virginia on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (10.2% vs 12.5%). A young population is part of it: only 3% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Kent’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near New Kent
No hospital or community health center in New Kent 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 Kent; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 New Kent adults…
New Kent runs below VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Kent adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How New Kent adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 New Kent 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.
8.1% of New Kent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
New Kent 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 Kent adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Kent
Why doesn’t New Kent 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 Kent.
What hospital is closest to New Kent?
John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, 21.8 miles in a straight line from New Kent’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Kent.
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.