On CDC estimates, University Center is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
University Center differs from Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for University Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in University Center
What’s behind University Center’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Center is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #87 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 66%.
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). University Center’s median household income is $120,533; among the 5,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$151K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state University Center is healthier than 66% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Out of every 100 University Center adults…
University Center runs below VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of University Center 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 University Center
No hospital or community health center in University Center 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 University Center; ≈ 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of University Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How University Center adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 University Center 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.
9.2% of University Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
University Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Center | A | 31.8% | 8.3% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Ashburn | A+ | 27.6% | 9.4% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of University Center adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for University Center
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, University Center is better than Virginia on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside University Center’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | University Center | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.9–17.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%26.6–37.4 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%27.6–34.5 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.1%15–19.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.1–4.3 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.2–8.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.1–12.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.4–24.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29.7–38.8 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.4–11.5 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%71.8–79.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.7–70.1 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83–87.8 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%64–70.9 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.8–64.8 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68.3–80.8 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.2–24.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.5–40 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.8–24.6 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.2–15.8 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.1–13.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 7.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.2–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.1–11.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%20.9–28.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7–9.7 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.5–15.7 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 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 University Center
Is University Center a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Center is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #87 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in University Center?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 37.4%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to University Center?
Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, 2.0 miles in a straight line from University Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in University Center have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11.5%), 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 University Center 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 University Center.
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.