Photo: APK · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Winchester is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Winchester trails Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winchester
Making ends meet is harder in Winchester
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.4%) and utility shut-off threats (9.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 16.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Winchester
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Winchester runs above Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Winchester has no health insurance
13.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
Winchester has a top-rated hospital
Winchester Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Winchester’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Winchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winchester is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #212 of 253 in Virginia. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Winchester’s median household income is $63,974; among the 9,727 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Winchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Winchester adults…
Winchester runs above VA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Winchester
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Winchester, 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 Winchester; ≈ 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.
8.9 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Winchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Winchester runs above Virginia.
1 in 3 Winchester 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.
Winchester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | C | 37.4% | 13.6% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winchester adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winchester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winchester is better than Virginia on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside Winchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winchester | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.3–26.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–21.1 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%29.5–46.3 | 34.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.4–40.8 | 35.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.7–42.5 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.7–31.2 | 26.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.4 | 11.1% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.6–18.2 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.2–33.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.1–18.1 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%29.7–43.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%11.1–15.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74–81.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58–65.1 | 67.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.7–85.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.1–78.4 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%60.6–70.6 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68–82.4 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21–28.7 | 21.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.7–40.4 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.6–25.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%16.4–21.5 | 13.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.5–16.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.8–41.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16–20.1 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Winchester
Is Winchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winchester is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #212 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winchester?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 46.3%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winchester?
Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Winchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Winchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–15.1%), 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 Winchester 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 Winchester.
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.