Aberdeen · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Prince George is healthier than 57%
Prince George differs from Virginia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prince George. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prince George
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Prince George
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Prince George runs above Virginia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Prince George, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Virginia 35.4%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Prince George is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Prince George is healthier than 38%. Against the 9,299 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Prince George’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Prince George’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prince George is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Prince George’s median household income is $61,571; among the 9,299 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Prince George compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Prince George adults…
Prince George runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prince George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Prince George
No hospital or community health center in Prince George 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 Prince George; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
9.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Prince George adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Prince George adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Prince George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Prince George and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George | C+ | 39.1% | 15% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prince George adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prince George
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prince George is better than Virginia on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Prince George’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prince George | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%31.5–46.6 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13–17 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%36.7–45 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.4–43.1 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.5–35.1 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.7 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.4–15.8 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.4–31.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.6–15.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%33.5–46 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.4–10.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.5–84 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%60.7–67.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–89.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.1–82.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.6–74.1 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.2–82.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.3–26.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.2–38.7 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.8–24.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.3–17.7 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.2–9.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.9–15.8 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%30–38.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–17 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Prince George
Is Prince George a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prince George is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 Prince George?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 46.6%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prince George?
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Prince George’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prince George have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.6%), 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 Prince George more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prince George.
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.