Old Town Hall and School · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Haymarket is healthier than 25%
Haymarket differs from Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haymarket. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haymarket
Against towns with similar incomes, Haymarket’s lead shrinks
Haymarket is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 25% of the 1,564 towns with similar household incomes ($130K–$217K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Haymarket
Haymarket runs below Virginia on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.8% vs 6.1%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.3%) and COPD (4.2% vs 6.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Haymarket adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Haymarket’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Haymarket’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haymarket is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 71%.
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). Haymarket’s median household income is $173,750; among the 1,564 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($130K–$217K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Haymarket adults…
Haymarket runs below VA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Haymarket residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Haymarket adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Haymarket
No hospital or community health center in Haymarket 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 Haymarket; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haymarket adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Haymarket adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Haymarket 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.
Haymarket and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket | A | 31.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Gainesville | A | 31.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haymarket adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haymarket
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haymarket is better than Virginia on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Haymarket’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haymarket | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.9–16.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.4–12.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–18.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27–37.5 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.6 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.2–32 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.1–38.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.5%17.4–22.5 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–11.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.1–9.4 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.1–14.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%16.9–24.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.4–20.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.8–41.4 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.2–9.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–81.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.1–72.8 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–89.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%67.8–75.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%53.9–62.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.6–79.3 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.4–25.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.9–38.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.1–24.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.5–9.1 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%21.8–29.5 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.1–11.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11–14.9 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 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 Haymarket
Is Haymarket a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haymarket is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haymarket?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 37.5%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haymarket?
UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center in Haymarket, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Haymarket’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haymarket have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.9%), 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 Haymarket 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 Haymarket.
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.