Photo: La Citta Vita · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Virginia, Hybla Valley is healthier than 25% of graded towns
Hybla Valley differs from Virginia on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hybla Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hybla Valley
Making ends meet is harder in Hybla Valley
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), about twice the Virginia rate. Housing insecurity (19.4% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Hybla Valley has no health insurance
17% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
Every town around Hybla Valley scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Hybla Valley’s C+, from Woodlawn (B−) to Fort Hunt (A+). Around town ↓
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 Hybla Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Hybla Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hybla Valley is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #191 of 253 in Virginia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 71% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Hybla Valley’s median household income is $80,959; among the 10,709 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hybla Valley compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (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.
20.6% of Hybla Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hybla Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Hybla Valley and the towns around it
Hybla Valley’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybla Valley | C+ | 33% | 14.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Mount Vernon | A | 26.7% | 11.5% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Fort Hunt | A+ | 24.3% | 9.7% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | B− | 32% | 13.3% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Groveton | B+ | 29.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Hybla Valley adults…
Hybla Valley runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hybla Valley
1 community health center in Hybla Valley, 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 Hybla Valley; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Hybla Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hybla Valley runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Hybla Valley 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hybla Valley adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hybla Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hybla Valley is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Hybla Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hybla Valley | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21.5–27.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%28.5–37.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%31.2–37.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.3–39.8 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.5–25.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.3 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12–16.2 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%26.9–34.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.6–14.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37.9–45.5 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17%14.3–19.9 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.3–79.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%55.4–61.5 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.1–87 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.7–77.5 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%55.1–62.9 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.3–82.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.5–22.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37%32.8–41.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%23.1–29.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%21.4–28.1 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.4%16.7–22.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.8–14 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%17.8–23.7 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.3–36.7 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.3 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 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 Hybla Valley
Is Hybla Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hybla Valley is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #191 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hybla Valley?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 37.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hybla Valley?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Hybla Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hybla Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–19.9%), 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 Hybla Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hybla Valley.
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.