D. H. Springhouse · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bel Air North is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Bel Air North differs from Maryland on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bel Air North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bel Air North
Against towns with similar incomes, Bel Air North’s lead shrinks
Bel Air North is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but 64% of the 3,809 towns with similar household incomes ($103K–$172K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bel Air North is short on dental care and mental health care
Bel Air North’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Bel Air North is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Bel Air North
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bel Air North adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bel Air North’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Bel Air North’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bel Air North is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #55 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 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). Bel Air North’s median household income is $137,336; among the 3,809 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($103K–$172K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Bel Air North
No hospital or community health center in Bel Air North 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 Bel Air North; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Bel Air North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Bel Air North adults…
Bel Air North runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bel Air North adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Bel Air North adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bel Air North runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Bel Air North 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.
Bel Air North and the towns around it
Bel Air North’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air North | A | 33.1% | 9.8% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Fallston | A | 32.3% | 10.6% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Bel Air | B+ | 35.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Bel Air South | A− | 34% | 10.4% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bel Air North adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bel Air North
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bel Air North is better than Maryland on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Bel Air North’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bel Air North | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12–15.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10–12.6 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.5–37.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.8–35.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.1–42.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.1–29.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.4–11.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%15.3–20.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%30.5–38.9 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.1–81.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.1–73.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89–91.4 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.9–77.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%67.4–74.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%76.6–85.9 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.5–25.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.9–35.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.8–22.6 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%6.7–9.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.1%19.5–24.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 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 Bel Air North
Is Bel Air North a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bel Air North is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #55 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bel Air North?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 37.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bel Air North?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Bel Air North’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bel Air North have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.4%), 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 Bel Air North more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bel Air North.
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.