Ben Lomond · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Virginia, Sudley is healthier than 31% of graded towns
Sudley differs from Virginia on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sudley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sudley
1 in 5 working-age adults in Sudley has no health insurance
18.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sudley
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (16.7% vs 10.9%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 14.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Sudley
61.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Sudley’s lead shrinks
Sudley is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 9,385 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. 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 Sudley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Sudley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sudley is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #174 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Sudley’s median household income is $94,309; among the 9,385 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Sudley compares well: arthritis, 20% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.9% (U.S. 6.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sudley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Sudley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Sudley adults…
Sudley runs below VA on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Sudley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sudley
No hospital or community health center in Sudley 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 Sudley; ≈ 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.
5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Sudley adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Sudley 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.
Sudley and the towns around it
Sudley’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudley | B− | 36.1% | 11.9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Loch Lomond | B− | 35.8% | 11.9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Bull Run | A+ | 22.7% | 10.2% | 7.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sudley adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sudley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sudley is better than Virginia on 6 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Sudley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sudley | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.2–24.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%31.4–42.2 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.5–13.7 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.2–34.8 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.9–39.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20%18–22.7 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–11 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.6–5.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.3–16.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.7–15.7 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%25.5–33.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.9–18.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%35–43.9 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%15.8–21.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.8–80 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.7–65 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86.3 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.1–75.4 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%53.1–61.9 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%69.1–80.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.9–23.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%31.8–41.1 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.4–28.7 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%17.2–23.5 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12–16.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.6–37.1 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12.1–15.5 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.6–18.3 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 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 Sudley
Is Sudley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sudley is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #174 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sudley?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 42.2%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sudley?
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Sudley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sudley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.8–21.4%), 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 Sudley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sudley.
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.