Photo: AMK1211 · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Denton is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Denton trails Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Denton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Denton runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Denton
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Denton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 10.9% 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 Denton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Denton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denton is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #255 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 20% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Denton’s median household income is $66,510; among the 10,147 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Denton adults…
Denton runs above MD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Denton 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Denton
1 community health center in Denton, 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 Denton; ≈ 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 Denton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Denton runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Denton 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.1% of Denton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Denton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | D | 43.1% | 15% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| West Denton | — | — | — | — |
West Denton: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Denton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Denton is better than Maryland on 0 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Denton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Denton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22–28.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%37.3–49 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15%13.3–17 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.6–45.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.8–43 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.8–35.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9–11.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.6–25.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.2–21.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.4–36.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37.3–48.3 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.7–13.9 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.6–81.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%47.2–54.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.9–78.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.5–65.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.8–79.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.3–27.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.3%31.4–41.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.7–30 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%20.7–27.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.4%15.9–21.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%11.1–14.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.1%19.9–26.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%32.2–40.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.2–21 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16–20.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10–12.8 | 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 Denton
Is Denton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denton is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #255 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Denton?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 49%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Denton?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Denton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Denton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–13.9%), 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 Denton 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 Denton.
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.