Lamb's Creek Church · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Passapatanzy is healthier than 17%
Passapatanzy beats Virginia on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Passapatanzy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Passapatanzy
Against towns with similar incomes, Passapatanzy’s lead shrinks
Passapatanzy is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 17% of the 4,995 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Passapatanzy is short on primary care and dental care
Passapatanzy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Passapatanzy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Passapatanzy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Passapatanzy is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Passapatanzy’s median household income is $125,608; among the 4,995 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Passapatanzy
No hospital or community health center in Passapatanzy 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 Passapatanzy; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Passapatanzy adults…
Passapatanzy runs below VA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Passapatanzy residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Passapatanzy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Passapatanzy adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Passapatanzy 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.
11.2% of Passapatanzy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Passapatanzy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passapatanzy | B | 36.7% | 11.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Passapatanzy adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Passapatanzy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Passapatanzy is better than Virginia on 2 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Passapatanzy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Passapatanzy | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.2–21.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–15 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%28.7–44.8 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–13 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.5–36.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.7–40.1 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%21.7–28 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.3–11.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.2–17.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%18.9–28 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.4–19.5 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.1–42.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.4–10.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.3–80.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%62.8–69.3 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.4–88.2 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.7–76.8 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.3–72.2 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.2–81.1 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.6–27.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.7–39.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.2–25.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%10.7–16.6 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.4–13.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.3–8.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%8.7–14.1 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%25.6–35 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.2–18 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4 | 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 Passapatanzy
Is Passapatanzy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Passapatanzy is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Passapatanzy?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 44.8%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Passapatanzy?
Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Passapatanzy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Passapatanzy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.8%), 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 Passapatanzy 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 Passapatanzy.
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.