Photo: Rlevse · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Wachapreague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wachapreague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wachapreague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wachapreague
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wachapreague
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the Virginia rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Wachapreague runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wachapreague
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More Wachapreague adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Wachapreague’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wachapreague adults…
Wachapreague runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wachapreague is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wachapreague as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wachapreague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
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Care in and near Wachapreague
No hospital or community health center in Wachapreague 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 Wachapreague; ≈ 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 Wachapreague adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Wachapreague 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.
15.9% of Wachapreague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Wachapreague and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Wachapreague adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wachapreague
Why doesn’t Wachapreague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wachapreague.
What hospital is closest to Wachapreague?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Wachapreague’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 Wachapreague?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Onley Community Health Center in Onancock, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wachapreague.
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.