Green's Farm (Huntley) · Photo: James Shelton32 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dumbarton is healthier than 65%
Dumbarton differs from Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dumbarton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dumbarton
Making ends meet is harder in Dumbarton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (16.6% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Dumbarton
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Dumbarton has no health insurance
13.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
Dumbarton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dumbarton is healthier than 42%. Against the 8,955 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), 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 Dumbarton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Dumbarton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dumbarton is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #188 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Dumbarton’s median household income is $60,169; among the 8,955 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), 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 Dumbarton is healthier than 26% of graded towns, against 42% nationally.
Where Dumbarton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Dumbarton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dumbarton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Dumbarton adults…
Dumbarton runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dumbarton
No hospital or community health center in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dumbarton adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Dumbarton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Dumbarton and the towns around it
Dumbarton’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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dumbarton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dumbarton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dumbarton is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Dumbarton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dumbarton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%19.7–25.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%30.2–41.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.7–39.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.6–37.7 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25%22.4–27.7 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.3–20.3 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%22.9–30.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.1–16 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.7–44.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.6–81.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.8–62.3 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.9–86.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.9–78.1 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.8–70.2 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.8–82.6 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.9–25.2 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.3–41.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.6–28.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%17.3–22.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.3–12 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.4–19.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.9–38.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.1–19 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Dumbarton
Is Dumbarton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dumbarton is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #188 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 Dumbarton?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 41.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dumbarton?
Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Dumbarton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dumbarton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.3%), 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 Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton.
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.