Where Schooner Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schooner Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schooner Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schooner Bay
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Schooner Bay
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Schooner Bay runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Schooner Bay, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Schooner Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (71.7% vs 67.9%). 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 Schooner Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Schooner Bay adults…
Schooner Bay runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Schooner Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Schooner Bay
No hospital or community health center in Schooner Bay 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 Schooner Bay; ≈ 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 Schooner Bay adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
3 in 10 Schooner Bay 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.
11.9% of Schooner Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Schooner Bay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek | — | — | — | — |
Deep Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Schooner Bay adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schooner Bay
Why doesn’t Schooner Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schooner Bay.
What hospital is closest to Schooner Bay?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Schooner Bay’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 Schooner Bay?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schooner Bay.
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.