Photo: self · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Willis Wharf residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willis Wharf, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willis Wharf. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willis Wharf
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Willis Wharf
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Willis Wharf runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Willis Wharf
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Willis Wharf, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. 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 Willis Wharf’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Willis Wharf adults…
Willis Wharf runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willis Wharf adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Willis Wharf
No hospital or community health center in Willis Wharf 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 Willis Wharf; ≈ 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 Willis Wharf adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Willis Wharf 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.
12.1% of Willis Wharf adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Willis Wharf and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmore | C− | 40.9% | 17.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willis Wharf adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willis Wharf
Why doesn’t Willis Wharf have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willis Wharf.
What hospital is closest to Willis Wharf?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Willis Wharf’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 Willis Wharf?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Franktown Community Health Ctr in Franktown, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willis Wharf.
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.