Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Independent Hill is healthier than 18%
Independent Hill beats Virginia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Independent Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independent Hill
Against towns with similar incomes, Independent Hill’s lead shrinks
Independent Hill is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 18% of the 969 towns with similar household incomes ($154K–$256K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Independent Hill
Independent Hill runs below Virginia on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6.2%), heart disease (4.2% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Independent Hill is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Fewer Independent Hill adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 11 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 Independent Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Independent Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independent Hill is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #78 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 72%.
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). Independent Hill’s median household income is $204,886; among the 969 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$256K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Independent Hill is healthier than 70% of graded towns, against 91% nationally.
Out of every 100 Independent Hill adults…
Independent Hill runs below VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Independent Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
6.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Independent Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Independent Hill
No hospital or community health center in Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill; ≈ 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 Independent Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Independent Hill adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Independent Hill 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.
Independent Hill and the towns around it
Independent Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Hill | A | 32.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Montclair | A | 32.9% | 10.9% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Dale City | B | 36% | 12.3% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Independent Hill adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Independent Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Independent Hill is better than Virginia on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Independent Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Independent Hill | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.5–15.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–16.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28.3–38.8 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.3–35.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.1–40.8 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.7–25.2 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.8–9 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.2–11.7 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.5%15.7–22.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–19.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.7–40 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.6–83.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.9%73.4–78.4 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.9–91.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.5–79.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.2–70.2 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.9–82.9 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.3–24.4 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.7–36.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17.2–22.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5–7.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.3–28.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.6–11.6 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.8–12.7 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Independent Hill
Is Independent Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independent Hill is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #78 of 253 in Virginia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Independent Hill?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 38.8%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Independent Hill?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Independent Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Independent Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.7%), 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 Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill.
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.