On CDC estimates, Oak Grove is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Oak Grove differs from Virginia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Grove
COPD and heart disease are less common in Oak Grove
Oak Grove runs below Virginia on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.3% vs 6.2%), heart disease (2.7% vs 6.1%) and cancer (3.7% vs 7.7%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Few Oak Grove adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Oak Grove is an active town
Only 17.7% 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 Oak Grove’s likely range.
What’s behind Oak Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Grove is among the healthiest U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 92%.
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). Oak Grove’s median household income is $174,423; among the 1,543 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($131K–$218K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Oak Grove adults…
Oak Grove runs below VA on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Oak Grove residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Oak Grove
No hospital or community health center in Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove; ≈ 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 Oak Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Oak Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oak Grove does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 Oak Grove 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.
4.6% of Oak Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Oak Grove and the towns around it
Oak Grove 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Grove adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Grove is better than Virginia on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Oak Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Grove | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%9.5–13.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8%6.7–9.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.4–13.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.8%20.3–29.9 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.3%21.2–27.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.9–36.1 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.3%12.3–16.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.4–1.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.9–7.6 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.2–8.6 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%14.2–21.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–17 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%27.4–36.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.7–9.5 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73–80.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.2%71.4–76.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.1–90 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.3–73 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.7–66.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.5–84.7 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.2–18.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.6–38.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.8–25.7 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.7–10.8 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.2–9.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%3.5–5.9 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.6%15.5–21.8 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8–11.2 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4%3.3–4.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.4–1.9 | 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 Oak Grove
Is Oak Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Grove is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Grove?
CDC estimates 24.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.3% and 29.9%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Grove?
Reston Hospital Center in Reston, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Oak Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oak Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.5%), 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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove.
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.