Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lorton is healthier than 41%
Lorton differs from Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lorton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lorton
Against towns with similar incomes, Lorton’s lead shrinks
Lorton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 3,686 towns with similar household incomes ($104K–$173K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Lorton scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Lorton’s A−, from Mason Neck (A) to Laurel Hill (A+). Around town ↓
COPD and cancer are less common in Lorton
Lorton runs below Virginia on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 6.2%), cancer (5.9% vs 7.7%) and obesity (28% vs 34.5%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Lorton adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.8% vs 15.9%) and depression (18.2% vs 21.8%) both run below Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Lorton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Lorton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lorton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #101 of 253 in Virginia. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Lorton’s median household income is $138,685; among the 3,686 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($104K–$173K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lorton is healthier than 60% of graded towns, against 82% nationally.
Lorton and the towns around it
Lorton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorton | A− | 28% | 12.1% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Newington | A | 25.1% | 10.4% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Laurel Hill | A+ | 23.9% | 10.5% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Mason Neck | A | 25.3% | 10.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Lorton adults…
Lorton runs below VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Lorton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Lorton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lorton does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 Lorton 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.
Care in and near Lorton
No hospital or community health center in Lorton 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 Lorton; ≈ 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lorton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Lorton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lorton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lorton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lorton is better than Virginia on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Lorton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lorton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10–12.8 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%23.9–32.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29–35.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.9–39.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.2–23.9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.3 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.3–11.4 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.9–26.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.7–15 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%35.4–42.8 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.3–81.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.3–70.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.9–89.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73–78.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%58.9–66.5 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%75.3–85.2 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%31–39.4 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.3–27.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12–16.5 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.9–12.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%23–29.2 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Lorton
Is Lorton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lorton is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #101 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 Lorton?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 32.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lorton?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Lorton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lorton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.4%), 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 Lorton 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 Lorton.
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.