On CDC estimates, Andrews AFB is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Andrews AFB differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Andrews AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Andrews AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Andrews AFB doesn’t win on
20.5% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Andrews AFB
Andrews AFB runs below Maryland on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2% vs 5.8%), cancer (2.7% vs 7.6%) and stroke (1.3% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Andrews AFB
1 in 6 adults are in frequent mental distress (17.2%), vs 15% across Maryland. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.6%, vs 34.3% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Andrews AFB is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Westphalia (A−). 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 Andrews AFB’s likely range.
What’s behind Andrews AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Andrews AFB is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #57 of 261 in Maryland. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Andrews AFB’s median household income is $87,407; among the 10,213 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Out of every 100 Andrews AFB adults…
Andrews AFB runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Andrews AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Andrews AFB adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Andrews AFB runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Andrews AFB 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.
Andrews AFB and the towns around it
Andrews AFB has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews AFB | A | 34.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Camp Springs | B− | 42.9% | 14.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Melwood | C+ | 43.4% | 17.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Clinton | B− | 43.5% | 16.4% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Morningside | B− | 42.6% | 14.4% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Westphalia | A− | 41.3% | 11.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Andrews AFB
No hospital or community health center in Andrews AFB 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 Andrews AFB; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Andrews AFB 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.
8.7% of Andrews AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Andrews AFB adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Andrews AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Andrews AFB is better than Maryland on 13 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Andrews AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Andrews AFB | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%11–14.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%30.4–37.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.4%4.8–6 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.4%18.5–22.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 23.9%21.7–25.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 11.7%10.5–12.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.7%2.5–3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2%1.8–2.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.7%2.3–3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.3%1.2–1.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.8–9.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7–9.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17%14.9–19.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%17.8–23.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%36.9–43.4 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.1–11.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.9%64.7–70.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%60.6–65.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.5–84.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 52.7%49.7–55.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%58.2–65.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%75.2–83.7 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%17.2–21.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%35.1–42.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.8–27.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.5–17.1 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.2–10.4 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.5%18–22.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5–6.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 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 Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Andrews AFB
Is Andrews AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Andrews AFB is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #57 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Andrews AFB?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 37.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Andrews AFB?
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Andrews AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Andrews AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.6%), 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 Andrews AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Andrews AFB.
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.