Photo: Jarek Tuszyński · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mason Neck is healthier than 45%
Mason Neck differs from Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mason Neck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason Neck
Against towns with similar incomes, Mason Neck’s lead shrinks
Mason Neck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 1,765 towns with similar household incomes ($126K–$210K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Mason Neck
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
Mason Neck keeps up with checkups
It beats Virginia on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 67.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 87.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Mason Neck adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 14 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 Mason Neck’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Mason Neck’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Neck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 68%.
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). Mason Neck’s median household income is $167,857; among the 1,765 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($126K–$210K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Mason Neck adults…
Mason Neck runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mason Neck 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.
4.9% of Mason Neck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Mason Neck
No hospital or community health center in Mason Neck 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 Mason Neck; ≈ 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.
38 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Mason Neck adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mason Neck does better than Virginia.
3 in 10 Mason Neck 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.
Mason Neck and the towns around it
Mason Neck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Neck | A | 25.3% | 10.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Lorton | A− | 28% | 12.1% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Woodbridge | B− | 37.4% | 12% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mason Neck adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mason Neck
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mason Neck is better than Virginia on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Mason Neck’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mason Neck | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%11.6–16.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.3%21.4–29.7 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.3–37.1 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.9–45 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.8–30.6 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.6–8.7 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.1–11.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%15.5–22.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.1–16.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%29.6–36.6 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.6–7.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.7–82.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.1%73.7–78.4 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.7–92.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.4–82.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.8–74.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%75.4–85 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.8–23.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.7–35.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.1–22.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.1%5.4–9.1 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.1–7.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.3–4.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%3.6–6.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%21.8–29.2 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.4–13.7 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.3–12.9 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.9–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 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 Mason Neck
Is Mason Neck a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Neck is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A 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 Mason Neck?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 29.7%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mason Neck?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Mason Neck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mason Neck have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.5%), 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 Mason Neck 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 Mason Neck.
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.