On CDC estimates, South Riding is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
South Riding differs from Virginia on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Riding. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Riding
Against towns with similar incomes, South Riding’s lead shrinks
South Riding is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 1,009 towns with similar household incomes ($147K–$246K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in South Riding
South Riding runs below Virginia on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.1% vs 6.2%), heart disease (3.3% vs 6.1%) and stroke (1.9% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer South Riding 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 ↓
South Riding is an active town
Only 18.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. Habits ↓
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 South Riding’s likely range.
What’s behind South Riding’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Riding is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #45 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 88%.
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). South Riding’s median household income is $196,403; among the 1,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($147K–$246K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Riding adults…
South Riding runs below VA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of South Riding residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis 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.
5.3% of South Riding adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Riding
No hospital or community health center in South Riding 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 South Riding; ≈ 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 South Riding adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How South Riding adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Riding does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 South Riding 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.
South Riding and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding | A+ | 26.1% | 9.1% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Stone Ridge | A+ | 26.3% | 8.1% | 7.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Riding adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Riding
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Riding is better than Virginia on 23 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside South Riding’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Riding | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%8–10.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%21.6–31 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.3%24.1–30.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.5–38.9 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.7%15.5–20 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%3–3.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.9–7.6 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7–10 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.7–22.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.1–16 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.7–36.6 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–7 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.9–81.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.3%71.5–77 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.8–90.7 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%68.6–75.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%54.1–62.8 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71–83 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%15–20.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.5–37.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.3–10.4 | 13.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.3–5.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20%17.2–23.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.8–11.4 | 14% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 South Riding
Is South Riding a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Riding is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #45 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Riding?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 31%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Riding?
Stonesprings Hospital Center in Dulles, 2.6 miles in a straight line from South Riding’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Riding have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7%), 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 South Riding more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Riding.
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.