Photo: The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Groveton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Groveton differs from Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Groveton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groveton
Making ends meet is harder in Groveton
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.3%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (14.5% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Groveton adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (13.5%, vs 8.7% across Virginia). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.1%, is about level with the state’s 18.1%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 75.8% vs 79.2%. Checkups ↓
Groveton has a top-rated hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Groveton
Groveton runs below Virginia on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6% vs 7.7%), COPD (5% vs 6.2%) and arthritis (21.4% vs 26.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Groveton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Groveton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #125 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 53%.
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). Groveton’s median household income is $101,974; among the 8,295 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Groveton is healthier than 51% of graded towns, against 72% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Groveton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Groveton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Groveton
1 hospital in Groveton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Groveton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Groveton adults…
Groveton runs below VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
9.7 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Groveton adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Groveton 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.
Groveton and the towns around it
Groveton’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton | B+ | 29.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Hayfield | A+ | 24.7% | 9.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Belle Haven | A+ | 25.6% | 9.6% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Hybla Valley | C+ | 33% | 14.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Hunt | A+ | 24.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Rose Hill | A+ | 25.6% | 9.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Fort Belvoir | A | 27.6% | 5.1% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | B− | 32% | 13.3% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groveton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Groveton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Groveton is better than Virginia on 8 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Groveton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Groveton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.5–34.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.9–33.9 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.6–39.3 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.2–23.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.6–9.9 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.6–28.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.8–41 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11–16.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.7–79 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.3–72.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.6–76.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.2–68.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.9–85.4 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.4–22.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.1–27.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.3%14.5–20.1 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.3–16.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.7–10.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.9–15.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.8–31.7 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Groveton
Is Groveton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveton is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #125 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Groveton?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 34.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Groveton?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Groveton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Groveton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–16.1%), 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 Groveton 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 Groveton.
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.