Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Waynesboro is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Waynesboro trails Virginia on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waynesboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waynesboro
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Waynesboro
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Virginia. In all, Waynesboro runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Waynesboro scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Waynesboro’s C, from Fishersville (C+) to Lyndhurst (B−). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Waynesboro
61.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Waynesboro’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Waynesboro is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Waynesboro is healthier than 29%. Against the 8,899 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 45%. 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 Waynesboro’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Waynesboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waynesboro is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #208 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Waynesboro’s median household income is $59,994; among the 8,899 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Waynesboro adults…
Waynesboro runs above VA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Waynesboro and the towns around it
Waynesboro’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | C | 38.6% | 13.7% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Fishersville | C+ | 40.8% | 13.4% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Lyndhurst | B− | 40.1% | 12.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Dooms | C+ | 40.9% | 13.1% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waynesboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Waynesboro
No hospital or community health center in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro; ≈ 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.
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How Waynesboro adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Waynesboro adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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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 Waynesboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waynesboro adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waynesboro
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waynesboro is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Waynesboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waynesboro | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.9–24.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%30.4–47 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.4–42.7 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.8–43.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.4–34 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.4–9.5 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.6–15.7 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.4–18.1 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.3–32.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.6–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%29.9–44.3 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.8–12.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.6–82.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%57.9–65.3 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.5–87.9 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.7 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%60.6–70.8 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.1–81.6 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.9–28.1 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.8–39.3 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.3–25 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.8–14.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31–40.1 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.5–18.8 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 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 Waynesboro
Is Waynesboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waynesboro is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #208 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waynesboro?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 47%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waynesboro?
Augusta Health in Fishersville, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Waynesboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waynesboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.2%), 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 Waynesboro more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waynesboro.
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.