Photo: DwayneP at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dublin is healthier than 65%
Dublin differs from Virginia on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dublin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dublin
Smoking is more common in Dublin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dublin is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dublin is healthier than 44%. Against the 9,498 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Dublin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Dublin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dublin is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #185 of 253 in Virginia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Dublin’s median household income is $62,426; among the 9,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Dublin is healthier than 27% of graded towns, against 44% nationally.
Where Dublin compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Dublin adults…
Dublin runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Dublin residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dublin
No hospital or community health center in Dublin 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 Dublin; ≈ 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 Dublin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Dublin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dublin runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Dublin 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.
12.6% of Dublin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Dublin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | C+ | 36.7% | 10.8% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dublin adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dublin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dublin is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Dublin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dublin | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16–21.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–15.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.1–21.9 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.2–44.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%28.6–36.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32–40.3 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.2–28.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.3–18.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.1–20.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.1–30.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.3–21 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32–44.9 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.6–11.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.4–79.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%60.9–68 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.6–85.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.4–74.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.6–68.5 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.2–81 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.4–29 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.4–40.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.1–26.6 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%11.9–17.4 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.1–14.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7–9.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.3–15.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%27.7–37.1 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4 | 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 Dublin
Is Dublin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dublin is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #185 of 253 in Virginia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dublin?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 44.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dublin?
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski in Pulaski, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Dublin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dublin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.9%), 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 Dublin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dublin.
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.