Catonsville Historic District, Old · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Catonsville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Catonsville differs from Maryland on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Catonsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Catonsville
Against towns with similar incomes, Catonsville’s lead shrinks
Catonsville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 6,584 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Catonsville
Grades next door run from Ellicott City (A+) to Baltimore (C). Catonsville is an A−. Around town ↓
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 Catonsville’s likely range.
What’s behind Catonsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Catonsville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #88 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 64%.
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). Catonsville’s median household income is $114,109; among the 6,584 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Catonsville is healthier than 67% of graded towns, against 82% nationally.
Catonsville and the towns around it
Catonsville’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville | A− | 29.8% | 10.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Ellicott City | A+ | 26.9% | 10.5% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Ilchester | A+ | 29.7% | 8.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Arbutus | A− | 31% | 10.3% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | C+ | 37.2% | 15.7% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Baltimore | C | 38.1% | 14.4% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Catonsville adults…
Catonsville runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Catonsville
No hospital or community health center in Catonsville 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 Catonsville; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Catonsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Catonsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Catonsville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Catonsville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Catonsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Living with a disability
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of Catonsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Catonsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Catonsville is better than Maryland on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Catonsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Catonsville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.7–17.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%26.8–33 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30.6–35 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%34.6–39.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%24.1–27.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.6–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.2–10.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%21.3–26.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%30.3–36.6 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.9–81.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.7–69.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%86.1–88.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.7–77.7 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%68.1–74.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%75.7–84 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%19.5–23.6 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31.3–37.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%21.3–26.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.6–12.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.3–10.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%23.4–28.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.7–12.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Catonsville
Is Catonsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Catonsville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #88 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Catonsville?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 33%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Catonsville?
Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Catonsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Catonsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.2%), 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 Catonsville 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 Catonsville.
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.