Within Maryland, Chillum is healthier than 15% of graded towns
Chillum differs from Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chillum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chillum
1 in 4 working-age adults in Chillum has no health insurance
22.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chillum
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), about twice the Maryland rate. Housing insecurity (24.6% vs 13.5%) and no reliable transportation (12.9% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Chillum
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Chillum
Grades next door run from Takoma Park (A) to Langley Park (D). Chillum is a C+. 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 Chillum’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Chillum’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chillum is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #222 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 79% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Chillum’s median household income is $79,864; among the 10,755 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Chillum compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 34.1% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chillum 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.
19.7% of Chillum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Chillum and the towns around it
Chillum’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillum | C+ | 42.5% | 14.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Hyattsville | B+ | 39% | 11% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Rainier | B | 41.3% | 12.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Langley Park | D | 45.9% | 15.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Takoma Park | A | 30.1% | 11.2% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Adelphi | C | 41.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Chillum adults…
Chillum runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Chillum residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chillum
No hospital or community health center in Chillum 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 Chillum; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Chillum adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chillum runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Chillum 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chillum adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chillum
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chillum is better than Maryland on 5 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Chillum’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chillum | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.7–26.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.4–15 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.9–16.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.5%38.4–46.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%13–15.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35%32.6–37.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.6–36.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.6–23 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.3–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.4–19.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%28.5–34.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.9%40.6–47.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.7%20.3–25.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%70.5–75.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%49–54.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.3 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%69.3–73.8 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%59.3–65.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%73.9–82.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.4–17.1 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%35–42.1 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%26–32.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29%26.3–32 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.6%22.1–27.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.4%11.9–15.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%17.5–22.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.8–32.8 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.4–16.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.9–16.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 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 Chillum
Is Chillum a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chillum is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #222 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chillum?
CDC estimates 42.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 46.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chillum?
Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Chillum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chillum have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.3–25.2%), 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 Chillum more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chillum.
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.