Ammendale Normal Institute · Photo: Jack Boucher · Public domainWithin Maryland, Beltsville is healthier than 30% of graded towns
Beltsville differs from Maryland on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beltsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beltsville
1 in 6 working-age adults in Beltsville has no health insurance
16.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Beltsville is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, but only 30% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Beltsville
58.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Beltsville’s lead shrinks
Beltsville is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 8,653 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Beltsville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (16.9% vs 13.5%) is higher too. 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 Beltsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Beltsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beltsville is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #183 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Beltsville’s median household income is $99,642; among the 8,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beltsville 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.
12.5% of Beltsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Beltsville adults…
Beltsville runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beltsville
No hospital or community health center in Beltsville 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 Beltsville; ≈ 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.
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How Beltsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Beltsville does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Beltsville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Beltsville and the towns around it
Beltsville’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beltsville | B | 36.8% | 13.9% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Hillandale | B | 33% | 14% | 10% | CDC place |
| Konterra | B+ | 36% | 16.2% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Calverton | B+ | 31.7% | 13.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| College Park | B+ | 32.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| White Oak | B+ | 34.2% | 12.8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beltsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beltsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beltsville is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Beltsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beltsville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.8–23.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%33.2–40.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.4–15.3 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%34.5–39.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35.6–40.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.7–27.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%16–21.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 28%25–31.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10.6–14 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%36–42.4 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.9%14.6–19.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.9–78.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%56.2–61.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%74.3–78.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%62.4–68.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%74.6–83.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.7–38.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%22.3–27.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%17.7–22.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%15–19 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%26.6–32.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.1–17 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.6 | 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 Beltsville
Is Beltsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beltsville is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #183 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beltsville?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 40.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beltsville?
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Beltsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Beltsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.6–19.2%), 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 Beltsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beltsville.
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.