Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pungoteague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pungoteague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pungoteague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pungoteague
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Pungoteague
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.1%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Pungoteague runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pungoteague
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pungoteague
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (15.3% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 19.6% 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 Pungoteague’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pungoteague adults…
Pungoteague runs above VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pungoteague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Pungoteague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Pungoteague
No hospital or community health center in Pungoteague 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 Pungoteague; ≈ 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).
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.
How Pungoteague adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pungoteague runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Pungoteague 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.
Pungoteague and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pungoteague adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pungoteague
Why doesn’t Pungoteague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pungoteague.
What hospital is closest to Pungoteague?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Pungoteague’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 Pungoteague?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pungoteague.
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.