Locust Grove-Luttrell, R.E. Farmstead · Photo: self · CC BY 3.0Where Opal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Opal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Opal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Opal
Binge drinking is the habit Opal doesn’t win on
18.2% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Virginia. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Opal
Opal runs below Virginia on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%), diabetes (9.6% vs 12.5%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Opal’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Opal adults…
Opal runs below VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Opal
No hospital or community health center in Opal 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 Opal; ≈ 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 Opal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Opal adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Opal 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.
7.7% of Opal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Opal and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Opal adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Opal
Why doesn’t Opal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Opal.
What hospital is closest to Opal?
Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Opal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Opal.
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. 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.