Photo: Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mantua is healthier than 38%
Mantua differs from Virginia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mantua. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mantua
Against towns with similar incomes, Mantua’s lead shrinks
Mantua is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 821 towns with similar household incomes ($160K–$266K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in Mantua
Mantua runs below Virginia on five chronic conditions, most of all obesity (22.3% vs 34.5%), COPD (4.3% vs 6.2%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Few Mantua adults smoke
7.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Mantua is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 Mantua’s likely range.
What’s behind Mantua’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mantua is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #51 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Mantua’s median household income is $213,047; among the 821 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($160K–$266K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Mantua is healthier than 80% of graded towns, against 96% nationally.
Out of every 100 Mantua adults…
Mantua runs below VA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mantua
No hospital or community health center in Mantua 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 Mantua; ≈ 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 Mantua adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Mantua adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mantua does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Mantua 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Mantua adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Mantua and the towns around it
Mantua’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantua | A+ | 22.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Fairfax | A | 31.2% | 11% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Woodburn | A+ | 24% | 10.2% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Long Branch | A+ | 21% | 11% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Merrifield | A+ | 21.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mantua adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mantua
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mantua is better than Virginia on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Mantua’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mantua | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%10.5–15.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.9–13 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.3%18.9–26.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28–34.2 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.6–43.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.7–26.9 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.3%3.5–5.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%5.5–9.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18%14.9–21.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.2–15.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.9–35.7 | 36% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.2–7 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.8–82.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77%74.7–79.2 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.6–92.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.4 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.7–73.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.3%78.5–87.3 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16.1–21.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26.8–34.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%5.4–8.7 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.8%4.7–7.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3–4.5 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.6–5.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.3%3.2–5.8 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%19.6–26.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.3–12.1 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.2–11.5 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.8 | 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 Mantua
Is Mantua a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mantua is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #51 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 Mantua?
CDC estimates 22.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.9% and 26.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mantua?
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Mantua’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mantua have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7%), 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 Mantua more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mantua.
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.