Photo: geraldshields11 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Berwyn Heights is healthier than 32%
Berwyn Heights differs from Maryland on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Berwyn Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berwyn Heights
Against towns with similar incomes, Berwyn Heights’ lead shrinks
Berwyn Heights is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 3,005 towns with similar household incomes ($110K–$183K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Berwyn Heights is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72.8% vs 79.2%), cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 89.6%) and colon screening (63.6% vs 68.2%). Checkups ↓
Many Berwyn Heights adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (14.1%, vs 8.7% across Maryland). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 17.3%, is about level with the state’s 17.9%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 72.8% vs 79.2%. Checkups ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Berwyn Heights
Berwyn Heights runs below Maryland on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%), COPD (4.7% vs 5.9%) and arthritis (20.9% vs 25.8%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Berwyn Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Berwyn Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berwyn Heights is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #93 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
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). Berwyn Heights’ median household income is $146,591; among the 3,005 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$183K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Berwyn Heights is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 81% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Berwyn Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Berwyn Heights adults…
Berwyn Heights runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Berwyn Heights residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Berwyn Heights
No hospital or community health center in Berwyn Heights 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 Berwyn Heights; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Berwyn Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Berwyn Heights does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Berwyn Heights 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.
9.1% of Berwyn Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Berwyn Heights and the towns around it
Berwyn Heights has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Heights | A− | 34.6% | 10.5% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Greenbelt | B | 40.3% | 12.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| College Park | B+ | 32.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berwyn Heights adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berwyn Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berwyn Heights is better than Maryland on 9 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Berwyn Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berwyn Heights | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%14.9–19.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–13 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%31.2–38.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%27.6–32.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.7–37.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.9%19.1–22.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%3.9–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.2–10.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%7.6–11.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%20–26.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%34.3–40.6 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.1–17.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69.8–75.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%59.5–64.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.6–89.3 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67.8–73 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%60.4–66.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72.5–81.6 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.7–18.5 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31–38.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%12.7–19.1 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%11.5–16.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6–8.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.4–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.1–11.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.5–27.5 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.1–12.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Berwyn Heights
Is Berwyn Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berwyn Heights is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #93 of 261 in Maryland. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berwyn Heights?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.3%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berwyn Heights?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Berwyn Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berwyn Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–17.5%), 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 Berwyn Heights 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 Berwyn Heights.
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.