Guerrant House · Photo: Skye Marthaler · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Riner is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Riner differs from Virginia on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riner
Against towns with similar incomes, Riner’s lead shrinks
Riner is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 50% of the 7,767 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Riner
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.7% across Virginia. Conditions ↓
Fewer Riner adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Virginia. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Riner’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Riner’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riner is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). Riner’s median household income is $105,759; among the 7,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Riner adults…
Riner runs above VA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Riner residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Riner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Care in and near Riner
No hospital or community health center in Riner 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 Riner; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Riner adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Riner 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.
Riner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riner | B+ | 30.5% | 11.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riner adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riner
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riner is better than Virginia on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Riner’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riner | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%13.9–20 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.5–15.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%13.8–18.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%24.5–37.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%9.9–13.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.1–40.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.1–44.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%25.6–32.5 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10–15.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.4–16.9 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%17.7–26.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%24.4–34.5 | 36% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.1–8.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.6–82.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.9%71–76.8 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.4–90.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.4–80.8 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%64.2–72.9 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.4–85.2 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.8–28.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.7–37.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%15.4–22.3 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.3–12 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.4–9.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.8–7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6–10.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.3–33.3 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.1–15.9 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 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 Riner
Is Riner a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riner is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riner?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 37.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riner?
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Riner’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riner have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.6%), 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 Riner 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 Riner.
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.