Within Virginia, Shawneeland is healthier than 36% of graded towns
Shawneeland differs from Virginia on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shawneeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shawneeland
Against towns with similar incomes, Shawneeland’s lead shrinks
Shawneeland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 9,247 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$119K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Shawneeland
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Shawneeland
Shawneeland runs below Virginia on diabetes (10% vs 12.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 7% 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 Shawneeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Shawneeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shawneeland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #163 of 253 in Virginia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Shawneeland’s median household income is $95,337; among the 9,247 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$119K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Out of every 100 Shawneeland adults…
Shawneeland runs below VA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Shawneeland residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Shawneeland
No hospital or community health center in Shawneeland 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 Shawneeland; ≈ 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 Shawneeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Shawneeland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shawneeland runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Shawneeland 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.
9% of Shawneeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Shawneeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawneeland | B | 38.5% | 10% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shawneeland adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shawneeland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shawneeland is better than Virginia on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Shawneeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shawneeland | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.4–20.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.6–15.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.3–21.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%31.1–46.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.6 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%27.5–35.3 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.2–39.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%20.9–27 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.3–16.8 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.5–18.6 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%18.8–27.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.2–20.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31–43.2 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.6–11.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.1–79.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.1–69.9 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%82.9–88 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%69.2–76.3 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%57.9–67.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.1–82.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.4–29 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.3–39.6 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.3–26.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.1–14.7 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.2–12.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%6.9–11.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%24.4–33.5 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%9.9–14 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.7–18.5 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 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 Shawneeland
Is Shawneeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shawneeland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #163 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shawneeland?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 46.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shawneeland?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Shawneeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shawneeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.2%), 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 Shawneeland 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 Shawneeland.
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.