Healthcare in Chincoteague, VA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
46.7%
Arthritis
37.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
17.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.6 mi
Atlantic General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic General Hospital | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 32.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 49.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 49.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chincoteague has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.