Photo: Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bensley is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Bensley differs from Virginia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bensley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bensley
Dental care lags in Bensley
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
More Bensley adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.6%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bensley
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), more than twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (23.7% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 28.4% 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 Bensley’s likely range.
What’s behind Bensley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bensley is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Bensley’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 45% of adults, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
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). Bensley’s median household income is $50,547; among the 5,984 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bensley compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bensley 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.4% of Bensley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Bensley adults…
Bensley runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Bensley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bensley
No hospital or community health center in Bensley 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 Bensley; ≈ 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 Bensley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bensley runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Bensley 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.
Bensley and the towns around it
Bensley’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensley | D− | 45% | 17.4% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Bellwood | D− | 43.8% | 17.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Meadowbrook | C− | 41.6% | 15.8% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Richmond | B− | 36.7% | 12.3% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bensley adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bensley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bensley is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Bensley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bensley | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%27.6–33.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.3–20 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.5–22.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%39.5–50.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.6–43.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.6–42.4 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.9–30.1 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%8–9.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%21.1–28.8 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.9–21.8 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.6%33.3–42.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.4–14.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%36.2–44.8 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.1%19.3–25 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.2–78.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%45.2–51.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%79.2–83.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%72–77.1 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%54.7–63 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%66.7–78.7 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.7–25.7 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%32.7–42.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%23.8–31.3 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.1%27.6–35 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.7%21–26.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%13.9–17.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.4%25.2–31.9 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36.7–44.6 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.8–22 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19.3–23.8 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.3–13.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Bensley
Is Bensley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bensley is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bensley?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 50.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bensley?
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Bensley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bensley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.3–25%), 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 Bensley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bensley.
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.