Photo: Kubigula · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Waverly is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Waverly differs from Virginia on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waverly
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Waverly
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.7%), vs 12.5% across Virginia. COPD is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.2% across Virginia. In all, Waverly runs above Virginia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Waverly
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (18.6% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Waverly
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Waverly’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Waverly is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Waverly is healthier than 12%. Against the 5,850 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 Waverly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Waverly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Waverly’s median household income is $50,156; among the 5,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Waverly compares well: binge drinking, 10.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Waverly adults…
Waverly runs above VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Waverly
1 community health center in Waverly, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Waverly; ≈ 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.
How Waverly adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Waverly runs above Virginia.
4 in 10 Waverly 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.
Waverly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | D | 47.5% | 19.7% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waverly adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waverly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waverly is better than Virginia on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Waverly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waverly | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%22.8–30.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14–18.5 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.5%39.2–55.6 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.7%17.1–22.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.8%44.4–53 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.1–45 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34%30.3–37.6 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15–21.1 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.7–19.8 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%27.9–39.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%38–51 | 36% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8–12.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%80.8–86.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56.4–63.1 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.1–90.5 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.2–84.8 | 76.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%68–76.2 | 67.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.4–85 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%16.9–23.3 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%31.5–42.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.3–32 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%19.4–28.2 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.6%15.4–21.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%10.8–14.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10–13.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%17.9–26.9 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%32.6–42.9 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.4–24.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.5–13 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Waverly
Is Waverly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waverly?
CDC estimates 47.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.2% and 55.6%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waverly?
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Waverly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waverly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.8%), 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 Waverly more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waverly.
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.