Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Massanutten is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Massanutten differs from Virginia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Massanutten. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Massanutten
Cancer runs high in Massanutten
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Massanutten’s lead shrinks
Massanutten is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 7,433 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Massanutten adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 12 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 Massanutten’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Massanutten’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Massanutten is healthier than 78% 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 80% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). Massanutten’s median household income is $108,207; among the 7,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Massanutten adults…
Massanutten runs below VA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Massanutten is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Massanutten as about how healthy they are.
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 Massanutten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Massanutten
No hospital or community health center in Massanutten 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 Massanutten; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Massanutten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Massanutten adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Massanutten 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.
Massanutten and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massanutten | A− | 31.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| McGaheysville | B+ | 33% | 11.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Massanutten adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Massanutten
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Massanutten is better than Virginia on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Massanutten’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Massanutten | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%12.9–19.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11–15.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13–17.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%25–38.7 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.7–13.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%31.9–40.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.4–45.4 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.5–33.8 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.1–8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.1–11 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%8.8–14.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.1–26.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12–17.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%25.6–36.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5–8.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.6%71.5–77.4 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%87.9–91.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.4–82.2 | 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) | 77.1%69.9–83.1 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.5–26.8 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.5–36.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15–21.6 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.3–10.6 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.6–8.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.8–8.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%24.9–34.7 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%10.7–16 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.5–14.9 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.6–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 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 Massanutten
Is Massanutten a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Massanutten is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Massanutten?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 38.7%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Massanutten?
Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Massanutten’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Massanutten have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.5%), 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 Massanutten 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 Massanutten.
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.