Fort Colvin · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stephens City is healthier than 48%
Stephens City differs from Virginia on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stephens City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stephens City
Against towns with similar incomes, Stephens City’s lead shrinks
Stephens City is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 8,202 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Stephens City
Stephens City runs below Virginia on diabetes (10% vs 12.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 11% 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 Stephens City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Stephens City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stephens City is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Stephens City’s median household income is $102,593; among the 8,202 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Stephens City adults…
Stephens City runs below VA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Stephens City residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Stephens City
No hospital or community health center in Stephens City 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 Stephens City; ≈ 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Stephens City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Stephens City adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Stephens City 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 Stephens City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Stephens City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens City | B+ | 37.4% | 10% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stephens City adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stephens City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stephens City is better than Virginia on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Stephens City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stephens City | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%13.8–19.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30–45.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.4–11.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.2–35.2 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%30.9–39.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%20.5–26.7 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%4.8–7.2 | 6.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.4–16.2 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.3–27.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.4–19.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%30.9–43.1 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.8–11.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73–80.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%63.7–70.5 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%83.6–88.4 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%70.3–76.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61–70.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.4–85.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.2–27.6 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.4–39.9 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.1–26 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.1–14.8 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.3–12.5 | 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%5.8–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7–11.5 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%23.8–32.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.6–14 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%12.7–17.5 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 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 Stephens City
Is Stephens City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stephens City is healthier than 67% 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 Stephens City?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 45.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stephens City?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Stephens City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stephens City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–11.3%), 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 Stephens City 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 Stephens City.
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.