Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Triangle is healthier than 27%
Triangle differs from Virginia on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Triangle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Triangle
Making ends meet is harder in Triangle
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (18.1%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Housing insecurity (16% vs 10.9%) and utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Triangle’s lead shrinks
Triangle is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but 27% of the 7,191 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Triangle sleeps less
40.7% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 36% across Virginia. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Triangle
Triangle runs below Virginia on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5% vs 7.7%), heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%) and COPD (5% vs 6.2%). A young population is part of it: only 8% 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 Triangle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Triangle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Triangle is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #155 of 253 in Virginia. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 76% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Triangle’s median household income is $109,693; among the 7,191 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 27%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Triangle is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 57% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Triangle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Triangle adults…
Triangle runs below VA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Triangle residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Triangle
No hospital or community health center in Triangle 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 Triangle; ≈ 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 Triangle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How Triangle adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
4 in 10 Triangle 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.
Triangle and the towns around it
Triangle’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle | B | 38.3% | 12.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Dumfries | C | 39.6% | 13.3% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Quantico Base | A− | 30.9% | 3.5% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Cherry Hill | B+ | 37.2% | 10.7% | 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 Triangle adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Triangle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Triangle is better than Virginia on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Triangle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Triangle | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.8–21.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–14.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–19.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.4–44.8 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.7–14 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.3–38.4 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.2–38.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.1–24.2 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8–11.6 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.1–15.2 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.8–29.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.3–17.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.3–45.1 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.4–13 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.5–82.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.1–70 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.1–88.5 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.2–77.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58.2–66.5 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.8–82.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.1–24.4 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%31.6–40.5 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.2–27.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%15.4–20.7 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.7–18.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.6–11.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.3–16.8 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%27.1–34.8 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.9 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.3–17 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–9.1 | 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 Triangle
Is Triangle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Triangle is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #155 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 Triangle?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 44.8%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Triangle?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Triangle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Triangle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13%), 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 Triangle 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 Triangle.
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.