Photo: Office of Naval Research from Arlington, United States · CC BY 2.0Where Dahlgren Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dahlgren Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dahlgren Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dahlgren Center
Binge drinking is the habit Dahlgren Center doesn’t win on
21.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Virginia, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Dahlgren Center
Dahlgren Center runs below Virginia on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.9% vs 7.7%), heart disease (2.4% vs 6.1%) and stroke (1.4% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Dahlgren Center is short on primary care and dental care
Dahlgren Center’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dahlgren Center is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Dahlgren Center’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Dahlgren Center adults…
Dahlgren Center runs below VA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dahlgren Center
No hospital or community health center in Dahlgren Center 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 Dahlgren Center; ≈ 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 Dahlgren Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Dahlgren Center adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dahlgren Center runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Dahlgren Center 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.
9.4% of Dahlgren Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Dahlgren Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | B | 36.6% | 11.3% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dahlgren Center adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dahlgren Center
Why doesn’t Dahlgren Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dahlgren Center.
What hospital is closest to Dahlgren Center?
University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Dahlgren Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dahlgren Center.
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. 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.