Photo: Benson Lossing · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bladensburg is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Bladensburg differs from Maryland on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bladensburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bladensburg
Making ends meet is harder in Bladensburg
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34%), more than twice the Maryland rate. Housing insecurity (28.6% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (17.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 26.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Bladensburg has no health insurance
20.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
More Bladensburg adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
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 Bladensburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Bladensburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bladensburg is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #246 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Bladensburg’s median household income is $63,179; among the 9,607 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bladensburg compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 34.6% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%); ever told they have depression, 16.2% (U.S. 20.6%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.5% of Bladensburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bladensburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bladensburg adults…
Bladensburg runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bladensburg
No hospital or community health center in Bladensburg 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 Bladensburg; ≈ 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).
How Bladensburg adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Bladensburg runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Bladensburg 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.
Bladensburg and the towns around it
Bladensburg’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladensburg | C− | 46.9% | 16.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| East Riverdale | C− | 43.2% | 14.1% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Edmonston | B+ | 40.6% | 12.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Cottage City | C | 41.4% | 15.8% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Cheverly | B | 41.3% | 14% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bladensburg adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bladensburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bladensburg is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Bladensburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bladensburg | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%24.4–30 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.4 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.3–18.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.9%42.8–50.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.6–17.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%36.6–41.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%32.1–37 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.6–25.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12%10.8–13.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.3–21 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%30.9–37.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.3%42.9–49.7 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.7%17.9–23.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%72.3–77.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%50–55.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%70.4–75.1 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.9–67.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%74.3–82.8 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14.2–18.1 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%35.2–42.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.6–33.4 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34%29.9–38.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.6%25.2–32.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.5%22.8–30.2 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%29.4–35.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5–6.3 | 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 Bladensburg
Is Bladensburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bladensburg is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #246 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bladensburg?
CDC estimates 46.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.8% and 50.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bladensburg?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Bladensburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bladensburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.9–23.6%), 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 Bladensburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bladensburg.
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.