Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Arnold is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Arnold differs from Maryland on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arnold. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arnold
Binge drinking is the habit Arnold doesn’t win on
17.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Arnold’s lead shrinks
Arnold is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 76% of the 3,432 towns with similar household incomes ($106K–$177K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Arnold is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. The town has 21 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Arnold keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.1% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Arnold’s likely range.
What’s behind Arnold’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arnold is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #38 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 75%.
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). Arnold’s median household income is $141,639; among the 3,432 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Arnold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Arnold adults…
Arnold runs below MD on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arnold
No hospital or community health center in Arnold 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 Arnold; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Arnold adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arnold does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Arnold 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Arnold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Arnold and the towns around it
Arnold has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | A | 32.2% | 9.1% | 9% | CDC place |
| Severna Park | A | 31.3% | 9.5% | 9% | CDC place |
| Cape St. Claire | A | 32.6% | 9% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Parole | A | 30.5% | 10.7% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Lake Shore | A− | 33.8% | 10.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arnold adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arnold
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arnold is better than Maryland on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Arnold’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arnold | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.6–14.7 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.6–12 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%28.5–36 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.9–35 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.6–39.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.4–27.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.7–10.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%32.1–39.1 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.5–82.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.1%70.6–75.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%90.3–92.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.4–77.8 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%69–75.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.7%80.7–88.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.6–23.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27.3–33.9 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.8–5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.3–6 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%20.4–25.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.6–5.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 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 Arnold
Is Arnold a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arnold is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #38 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arnold?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 36%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arnold?
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Arnold’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arnold have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.6%), 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 Arnold 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 Arnold.
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.