Photo: sailko · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Oakton is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Oakton beats Virginia on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakton
COPD and stroke are less common in Oakton
Oakton runs below Virginia on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 6.2%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.3%) and obesity (22.2% vs 34.5%). Conditions ↓
Oakton is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. The town has 18 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Oakton adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.2% 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 Oakton’s likely range.
What’s behind Oakton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakton is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #16 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 89%.
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). Oakton’s median household income is $160,663; among the 2,136 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$201K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Oakton adults…
Oakton runs below 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.
18 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oakton
No hospital or community health center in Oakton 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 Oakton; ≈ 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 Oakton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Oakton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oakton does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 Oakton 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 Oakton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Oakton and the towns around it
Oakton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton | A+ | 22.2% | 9.2% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Difficult Run | A+ | 21.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | CDC place |
| Fair Oaks | A+ | 22.4% | 8.1% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Vienna | A+ | 23.2% | 9.9% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Wolf Trap | A+ | 21.7% | 10.1% | 6.2% | CDC place |
| Fairfax | A | 31.2% | 11% | 9.1% | 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 Oakton adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oakton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oakton is better than Virginia on 22 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Oakton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oakton | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.2%18.8–26.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8–10.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.9%24.3–29.9 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.5–40.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.9%17.8–22.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.8 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%2–2.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.3%3.4–5.2 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.9%14.5–19.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.4–37.4 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.1–6.9 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.5–80.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%73.3–78 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.5–91.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.7–77.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.7–71.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%76.7–86 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%16.1–21.2 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.9–35.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.6–22.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.6 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%4–5.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.1%17.7–22.8 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%7–9 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.8–2.1 | 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 Oakton
Is Oakton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakton is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #16 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oakton?
CDC estimates 22.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.8% and 26.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oakton?
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Oakton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oakton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–6.9%), 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 Oakton 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 Oakton.
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.