On CDC estimates, Chamberlayne is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Chamberlayne differs from Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chamberlayne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chamberlayne
Stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes run high in Chamberlayne
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 44.4% of adults have high blood pressure, vs 35.4% across Virginia. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Chamberlayne runs above Virginia on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Chamberlayne, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chamberlayne keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 87.5%). 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 Chamberlayne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Chamberlayne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chamberlayne is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #130 of 253 in Virginia. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Chamberlayne’s median household income is $97,544; among the 8,932 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Chamberlayne is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 68% nationally.
Out of every 100 Chamberlayne adults…
Chamberlayne runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Chamberlayne is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Arthritis, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chamberlayne as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chamberlayne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Chamberlayne
No hospital or community health center in Chamberlayne 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 Chamberlayne; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Chamberlayne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chamberlayne does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 Chamberlayne 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.
9.9% of Chamberlayne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Chamberlayne and the towns around it
Chamberlayne’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlayne | B+ | 35.1% | 15.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Mechanicsville | B+ | 33.6% | 12% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Glen Allen | A− | 32.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chamberlayne adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chamberlayne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chamberlayne is better than Virginia on 8 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Chamberlayne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chamberlayne | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.7–21.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.7–41 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.7–48.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.5–42.3 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.6–34 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5–7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.6–12.9 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.5–12.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.6–26.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.4–13.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.9–42.2 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.4–8.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.3–86.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67–72.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.2–92.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%80.7–85.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%70.2–77.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.1%78.1–87.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.7–21.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.5–37.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19–26.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%9.8–15 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.1–13.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.9–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.8–12.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.6–35.5 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Chamberlayne
Is Chamberlayne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chamberlayne is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #130 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chamberlayne?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 41%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chamberlayne?
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Chamberlayne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chamberlayne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.5%), 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 Chamberlayne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chamberlayne.
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.