Photo: Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Glen Allen is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Glen Allen beats Virginia on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Allen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Allen
What’s behind Glen Allen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glen Allen is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #111 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). Glen Allen’s median household income is $92,723; among the 9,608 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Glen Allen is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 79% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Glen Allen adults…
Glen Allen runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glen Allen
No hospital or community health center in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen; ≈ 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 Glen Allen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Glen Allen adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Glen Allen 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.
8.9% of Glen Allen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Glen Allen and the towns around it
Glen Allen has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Allen | A− | 32.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Laurel | B | 34.4% | 12% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Chamberlayne | B+ | 35.1% | 15.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Allen adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glen Allen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glen Allen is better than Virginia on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Glen Allen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glen Allen | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%26.9–37.6 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–13.1 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.6–38.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.6–39 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 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+) | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.8–13.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.1–23.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.8–40 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.6–82.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%68.9–74.5 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.2–90.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–80 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.1–73.1 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%74.9–85.4 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.6–24.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.2–38.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.6–25 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.7–13.4 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.9–12.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.4–10.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%25.3–32.5 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Glen Allen
Is Glen Allen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glen Allen is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #111 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glen Allen?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 37.6%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glen Allen?
Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Glen Allen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glen Allen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.6%), 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 Glen Allen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Allen.
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.