Photo: Hawkeye58 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clinton is healthier than 10%
Clinton differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
Against towns with similar incomes, Clinton’s lead shrinks
Clinton is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 10% of the 5,083 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clinton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.1%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (19.1% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Clinton is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 24% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes, obesity and stroke run high in Clinton
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 12.5% across Maryland. 43.5% of adults have obesity, vs 35.1% across Maryland. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Clinton runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clinton, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Clinton’s likely range.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #199 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 6%).
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). Clinton’s median household income is $124,803; among the 5,083 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$156K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Clinton is healthier than 24% of graded towns, against 50% nationally.
Where Clinton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 91.3% (U.S. 87.1%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Clinton
1 hospital in Clinton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clinton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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How Clinton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clinton runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Clinton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Clinton and the towns around it
Clinton’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | B− | 43.5% | 16.4% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Friendly | B− | 42.1% | 16.2% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Rosaryville | B | 42.5% | 14.5% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Brandywine | B | 43.8% | 14.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Accokeek | B+ | 40.1% | 13.3% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Camp Springs | B− | 42.9% | 14.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Fort Washington | B+ | 39.1% | 15.7% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Andrews AFB | A | 34.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than Maryland on 6 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.6–22.6 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.6–15.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%39.5–47.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.9–18 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%41.3–46.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.9–40.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%25.4–29.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.9–13.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%9–11.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%24–29.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9.5–12.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45%41.7–48.4 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.6–82.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%58.4–63.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90.2–92.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.7–80.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68.5–74.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.1%79.3–86.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.3%33–40 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%25.2–31.2 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%18.6–23.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%17–21.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13.2–17.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%25–30.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.9–17 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 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 Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #199 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 Clinton?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 47.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–11.2%), 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 Clinton 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 Clinton.
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.