Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lake Holiday is healthier than 49%
Lake Holiday differs from Virginia on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Holiday. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Holiday
Against towns with similar incomes, Lake Holiday’s lead shrinks
Lake Holiday is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 6,854 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Lake Holiday
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lake Holiday’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Holiday is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 80% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Lake Holiday’s median household income is $112,039; among the 6,854 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lake Holiday adults…
Lake Holiday runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Lake Holiday adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Lake Holiday
No hospital or community health center in Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Holiday adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Lake Holiday adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake Holiday 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.
Lake Holiday and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Holiday | B+ | 37% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Holiday adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Holiday
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Holiday is better than Virginia on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Lake Holiday’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Holiday | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%12.9–18.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| 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 | 37%29.7–44.6 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.2–12.6 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.3–38.6 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.1–42.9 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.7–30.4 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%9.9–15.3 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%16.9–25.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13–19.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.4–40.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.2–8.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.7–82.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.2–74.2 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87–91 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74–80.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%66.9–75.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%72.5–84.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.3–26.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%25.6–36.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.3–24.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.6–11.3 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.2–9.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6.1 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.8–8.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%22.8–31.6 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10–14.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15.4 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.6–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.5 | 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 Lake Holiday
Is Lake Holiday a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Holiday is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ 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 Lake Holiday?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 44.6%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Holiday?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Holiday’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Holiday have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.9%), 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 Lake Holiday more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Holiday.
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.