Arcola Slave Quarters · Photo: Cecouchman · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Arcola is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Arcola differs from Virginia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arcola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcola
COPD and heart disease are less common in Arcola
Arcola runs below Virginia on 11 chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.4% vs 6.2%), heart disease (2.4% vs 6.1%) and stroke (1.5% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Arcola is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Few Arcola adults smoke
7.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Arcola has a top-rated hospital
Stonesprings Hospital Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Arcola’s likely range.
What’s behind Arcola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcola is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #16 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 93%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Arcola’s median household income is $129,116; among the 4,650 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$161K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Arcola adults…
Arcola runs below VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Arcola residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Arcola
1 hospital in Arcola, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Arcola; ≈ 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 Arcola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Arcola adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arcola does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 Arcola 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.
5.4% of Arcola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Arcola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | A+ | 25.5% | 7.2% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Brambleton | A+ | 25.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arcola adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arcola
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arcola is better than Virginia on 23 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Arcola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arcola | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.3%9.3–13.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.9%6.8–9.3 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.5%21–30.5 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%27.3–34.3 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 13.9%12–15.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.6%3.2–4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.4%1.9–2.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.5%1.3–1.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.9%3.9–6.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%5.9–9.7 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%13.9–21.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.3–38.4 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.8–8.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%72.8–80 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.7–75.4 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86–89.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.1%63.3–70.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%54.8–63.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.6–83.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.5–19.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30.4–40 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.2–26.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%6.9–11.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.6–10.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.7 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4–7.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.4%15.4–21.8 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.6–5.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.4–1.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Arcola
Is Arcola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arcola is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #16 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arcola?
CDC estimates 25.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21% and 30.5%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arcola?
Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Arcola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arcola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.1%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Arcola more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcola.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.