Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Onley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Onley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Onley runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Onley adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Onley
62.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 16% 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 Onley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onley adults…
Onley runs above VA on 9 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Onley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Onley
1 community health center in Onley, 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 Onley; ≈ 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 Onley adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Onley 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.
12.8% of Onley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Onley 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 Onley adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onley
Why doesn’t Onley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onley.
What hospital is closest to Onley?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Onley’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 Onley?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onley.
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.