College Heights Estates Historic District · Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Maryland, Adelphi is healthier than 13% of graded towns
Adelphi differs from Maryland on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Adelphi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Adelphi
1 in 4 working-age adults in Adelphi has no health insurance
23.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Adelphi
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.5%), about twice the Maryland rate. Housing insecurity (24.9% vs 13.5%) and no reliable transportation (13.6% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 21.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Adelphi
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Adelphi
Grades next door run from University Park (A) to Langley Park (D). Adelphi is a C. Around town ↓
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 Maryland figure falls outside Adelphi’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Adelphi’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Adelphi is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #228 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Adelphi’s median household income is $82,137; among the 10,603 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Adelphi compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 34.5% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 20.7% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Adelphi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.2% of Adelphi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Adelphi and the towns around it
Adelphi’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi | C | 41.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| College Park | B+ | 32.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Langley Park | D | 45.9% | 15.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Hyattsville | B+ | 39% | 11% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| University Park | A | 33.1% | 10.5% | 7% | CDC place |
| Hillandale | B | 33% | 14% | 10% | CDC place |
| Chillum | C+ | 42.5% | 14.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Silver Spring | A | 29.5% | 10% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Adelphi adults…
Adelphi runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Adelphi residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Adelphi
1 community health center in Adelphi, 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 Adelphi; ≈ 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 Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Adelphi adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Adelphi runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Adelphi 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Adelphi adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Adelphi
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Adelphi is better than Maryland on 5 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Adelphi’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Adelphi | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%23.4–28.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.8–15.6 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%37.2–44.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.9–15.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%31.5–36.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%32–37 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.7%19.1–22.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.5–17.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%29.4–35.5 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.7–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%40–46.8 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.2%20.4–25.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%69–74.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.8%47.1–52.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.5–86 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.7–72.4 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%57.9–64.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%72.3–81.4 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%14–17.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%35.1–42.1 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.9–32 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.5%27.4–33.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.9%22.4–27.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.2%18.8–23.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%28.3–33.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.3–16.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 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 Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Adelphi
Is Adelphi a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Adelphi is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: C for health, #228 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Adelphi?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 44.9%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Adelphi?
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Adelphi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Adelphi have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.4–25.8%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
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 Adelphi more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Adelphi.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland 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.