Where Whitesville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitesville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitesville
More Whitesville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.2%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Whitesville
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), about twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.1%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Whitesville runs above Virginia on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Whitesville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), more than twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (22.9% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 28.9% 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 Whitesville’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.
Out of every 100 Whitesville adults…
Whitesville runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.9% of Whitesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Whitesville
No hospital or community health center in Whitesville 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 Whitesville; ≈ 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 Whitesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Whitesville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Whitesville runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Whitesville 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.
Whitesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitesville adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitesville
Why doesn’t Whitesville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitesville.
What hospital is closest to Whitesville?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Whitesville’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 Whitesville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Express Care in Onley, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitesville.
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.