Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sugarland Run is healthier than 18%
Sugarland Run differs from Virginia on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sugarland Run. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sugarland Run
Against towns with similar incomes, Sugarland Run’s lead shrinks
Sugarland Run is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 18% of the 1,826 towns with similar household incomes ($125K–$208K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Sugarland Run has no health insurance
12.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run runs below Virginia on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 6.2%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 6.1%). 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 Sugarland Run’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Sugarland Run’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sugarland Run is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #107 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 65%.
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). Sugarland Run’s median household income is $166,385; among the 1,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($125K–$208K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Sugarland Run is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sugarland Run adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Sugarland Run adults…
Sugarland Run runs below VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run
No hospital or community health center in Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Sugarland Run adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Sugarland Run 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.
8.4% of Sugarland Run adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Sugarland Run and the towns around it
Sugarland Run’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland Run | A− | 31.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Lowes Island | A+ | 27.5% | 8.9% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Cascades | A+ | 28% | 8.8% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Sterling | B+ | 32.4% | 11.4% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sugarland Run adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sugarland Run
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sugarland Run is better than Virginia on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Sugarland Run’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sugarland Run | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.2–36.7 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%26.9–33.5 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.5–39.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.4–23.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–11.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%19.9–27.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%27.9–36.8 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.8–14.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.7–80.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%66.7–72.7 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.4–89.1 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.3–76.6 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.8–68.4 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.4–81.5 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.3–21.9 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.9–39.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.7–25.2 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.8–15.8 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.3–13.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.3–30.5 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.6–15 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 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 Sugarland Run
Is Sugarland Run a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sugarland Run is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #107 of 253 in Virginia. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sugarland Run?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.7%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sugarland Run?
Reston Hospital Center in Reston, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Sugarland Run’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sugarland Run have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–14.7%), 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 Sugarland Run more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sugarland Run.
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.