Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Temperanceville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Temperanceville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Temperanceville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Temperanceville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Temperanceville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Temperanceville runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Temperanceville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.1%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Temperanceville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (19.7% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 27.2% 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 Temperanceville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Temperanceville adults…
Temperanceville 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.2% of Temperanceville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Temperanceville
No hospital or community health center in Temperanceville 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 Temperanceville; ≈ 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 Temperanceville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Temperanceville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Temperanceville runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Temperanceville 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.
Temperanceville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | — | — | — | — |
Atlantic: 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 Temperanceville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Temperanceville
Why doesn’t Temperanceville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Temperanceville.
What hospital is closest to Temperanceville?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Temperanceville’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 Temperanceville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlantic Community Pharmacy in Oak Hall, 2.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Temperanceville.
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.