Where Pastoria residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pastoria, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pastoria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pastoria
More Pastoria adults get no exercise
44.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia (about twice the Virginia rate). Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pastoria
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.3%), 3 times the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.6% vs 7.1%) and no reliable transportation (19.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 40% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Pastoria
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), about twice the Virginia rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.8%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Pastoria runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Pastoria’s likely range.
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.
40% of Pastoria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Pastoria adults…
Pastoria runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pastoria
No hospital or community health center in Pastoria 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 Pastoria; ≈ 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 Pastoria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Pastoria adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pastoria runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Pastoria 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.
Pastoria 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 Pastoria adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pastoria
Why doesn’t Pastoria have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pastoria.
What hospital is closest to Pastoria?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Pastoria’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 Pastoria?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pastoria.
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.