More adults with frequent mental distress in Camp Barrett than in almost every U.S. town
Camp Barrett differs from Virginia on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camp Barrett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camp Barrett
Making ends meet is harder in Camp Barrett
1 in 4 adults lack reliable transportation (23.9%), 3 times the Virginia rate. Food insecurity (35.3% vs 13.1%) and utility shut-off threats (18% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 35.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Camp Barrett
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (25.2%), vs 15.9% across Virginia. Depression is above the state too: 28.4%, vs 21.8% across Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Camp Barrett
Camp Barrett runs below Virginia on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (0.9% vs 7.7%), arthritis (7.4% vs 26.2%) and diabetes (4.5% vs 12.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Camp Barrett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Camp Barrett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Barrett is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Where Camp Barrett compares well: high blood pressure, 20.8% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 18.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 7.4% (U.S. 25.3%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.8% of Camp Barrett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Camp Barrett adults…
Camp Barrett runs below VA on 7 of 11 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Camp Barrett residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
How Camp Barrett adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Camp Barrett runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Camp Barrett 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.
Care in and near Camp Barrett
No hospital or community health center in Camp Barrett 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 Camp Barrett; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Camp Barrett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Camp Barrett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Barrett | C+ | 38.5% | 4.5% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Camp Barrett adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Camp Barrett
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Camp Barrett is better than Virginia on 7 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Camp Barrett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Camp Barrett | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.6%21.4–36.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%10.3–17.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.2%20.8–31 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%30.2–47.2 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 4.5%3.6–5.6 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.8%16.9–25.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 18.9%15.5–22.4 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 7.4%5.9–9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.4–11.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 0.9%0.8–1.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4%1.9–3.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%3.5–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 1.2%0.9–1.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%10.1–23.8 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%22.7–40.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%15.4–23.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%34.9–47.1 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%12.9–26 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 64.6%58.4–70.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37.2%33.7–41 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 54.3%46.2–61 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 29.5%24.3–35 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 43.4%37.6–49.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.6%54.1–74.2 | 78.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%23.7–33.5 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%33.3–46.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%16.8–27.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.3%25.3–48.1 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.7%14.8–28 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%13.4–23.7 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 23.9%18.1–31.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.8%25–50 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.5%35.6–53.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%5.7–10.5 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 28.5%22.6–37.3 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.3–6.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10%7.8–13.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.1%11.5–20.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%2.9–5.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Camp Barrett
Is Camp Barrett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Barrett is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Camp Barrett?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 47.2%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Camp Barrett?
Stafford Hospital in Stafford, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Camp Barrett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Camp Barrett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–26%), 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 Camp Barrett more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camp Barrett.
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.