Henrico Theatre · Photo: Crazyale · CC0On CDC estimates, Highland Springs is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Highland Springs differs from Virginia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland Springs
Making ends meet is harder in Highland Springs
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (21% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Highland Springs
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Highland Springs runs above Virginia on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Highland Springs
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Highland Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Highland Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland Springs is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #228 of 253 in Virginia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 36% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Highland Springs’ median household income is $57,599; among the 8,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Highland Springs compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of Highland Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Highland Springs adults…
Highland Springs runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Highland Springs
No hospital or community health center in Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs; ≈ 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 2 parks and preserves
How Highland Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Highland Springs runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Highland Springs 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.
Highland Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs | C− | 42.1% | 16.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| East Highland Park | C | 41.8% | 17.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highland Springs adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Highland Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Highland Springs is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Highland Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Highland Springs | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.2–27.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.1–21.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%36.2–48.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.9–47.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31–38.1 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.5–31.4 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%14–20.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.5–19.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%25.1–33.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.5–13.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%38.9–48.8 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.9–12 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.5–84.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%54.9–61.8 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.2–88.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.7–70.2 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.3–84.4 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.4–24.5 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%33.3–43 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.7–31.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%21.4–27.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21%18.3–23.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.7–16.5 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.6%20.6–26.7 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%33.2–41.2 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%16.2–20.5 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Highland Springs
Is Highland Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland Springs is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #228 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Highland Springs?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 48.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Highland Springs?
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Highland Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Highland Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12%), 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 Highland Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland Springs.
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.