Carlbrook · Photo: Whburruss3 · CC BY-SA 3.0Mountain Road’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Mountain Road differs from Virginia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mountain Road. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mountain Road
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Mountain Road
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.4%), more than twice the Virginia rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), about twice the Virginia rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.5%, vs 12.5% across Virginia. In all, Mountain Road runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Mountain Road adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.2%), vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mountain Road
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 30.3% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Mountain Road’s likely range.
What’s behind Mountain Road’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mountain Road is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Mountain Road’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 24.5% of adults, against 12.5% across Virginia and 12% nationally.
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). Mountain Road’s median household income is $41,250; among the 2,752 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mountain Road compares well: binge drinking, 9.5% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Mountain Road adults…
Mountain Road runs above VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mountain Road adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Mountain Road
No hospital or community health center in Mountain Road 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 Mountain Road; ≈ 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).
How Mountain Road adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mountain Road runs above Virginia.
2 in 5 Mountain Road 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.
37.5% of Mountain Road adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Mountain Road and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Road | D− | 47.1% | 24.5% | 23.5% | CDC place |
| Halifax | D | 39.6% | 19.7% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mountain Road adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mountain Road
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mountain Road is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Mountain Road’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mountain Road | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.1%31.3–39.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–22.9 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.1%39.4–54.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.5%21.8–27.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53%49–57.1 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%39.2–47.9 | 38% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.5%33.1–40.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.8–12.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.3%25.9–35.2 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.5%20.3–26.9 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.2%35.7–46.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.7–11.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.2%36.9–49.9 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%11.9–17.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%78.9–85 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.8%46.1–53.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%80.5–84.8 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.9–72.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.4–81 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.9–25.5 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%32.5–43.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%23.8–31.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.6%30–38.9 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.1%20.8–27.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.6%16.1–21 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.1%14.8–19.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.5%32.9–41.9 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.7%40.7–50.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.2%25–31.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.5%13.8–17.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Mountain Road
Is Mountain Road a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mountain Road is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mountain Road?
CDC estimates 47.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.4% and 54.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mountain Road?
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Mountain Road’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mountain Road have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–17.1%), 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 Mountain Road more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mountain Road.
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.