Mount Hope · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cheverly is healthier than 18%
Cheverly differs from Maryland on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cheverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheverly
Against towns with similar incomes, Cheverly’s lead shrinks
Cheverly is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 18% of the 5,232 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$154K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Cheverly is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but only 31% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cheverly
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.2%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (17.1% vs 13.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Cheverly
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.3%), vs 35.1% across Maryland. 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 Cheverly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Cheverly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheverly is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #180 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Cheverly’s median household income is $123,535; among the 5,232 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$154K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Cheverly is healthier than 31% of graded towns, against 59% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Cheverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Cheverly adults…
Cheverly runs below MD on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cheverly
No hospital or community health center in Cheverly 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 Cheverly; ≈ 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 Cheverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Cheverly adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cheverly does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Cheverly 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.
Cheverly and the towns around it
Cheverly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverly | B | 41.3% | 14% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Landover | C | 45.6% | 15.1% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Bladensburg | C− | 46.9% | 16.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cheverly adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cheverly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cheverly is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Cheverly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cheverly | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.9–21.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.6 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%37.3–45.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14%12.5–15.3 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%36.1–41.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%34.3–39.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23.7–27.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.8–8.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21.7–27.3 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%11.3–14.9 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%37.6–44.2 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.7–12.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75.4–80.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%62.5–67.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.9–91.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.3–77.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68.6–74.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.4%78.3–86 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%14.4–18.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%30.7–37.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21.3–26.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.5–22.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.8%12.4–17.6 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%23.2–28.4 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.8–15.1 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%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 Cheverly
Is Cheverly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheverly is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #180 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 Cheverly?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 45.1%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cheverly?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Cheverly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cheverly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–12.2%), 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 Cheverly 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 Cheverly.
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.