Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Edmonston is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Edmonston differs from Maryland on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edmonston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edmonston
Making ends meet is harder in Edmonston
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (19% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 8.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Edmonston adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (16.6%, vs 8.7% across Maryland). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.5%, is about level with the state’s 17.9%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 73.6% vs 79.2%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Edmonston
Edmonston runs below Maryland on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.7% vs 7.6%), COPD (4.1% vs 5.9%) and arthritis (19.4% vs 25.8%). 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 Edmonston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Edmonston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmonston is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Edmonston’s median household income is $78,333; among the 10,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Edmonston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edmonston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Edmonston adults…
Edmonston runs below MD on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edmonston
No hospital or community health center in Edmonston 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 Edmonston; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Edmonston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Edmonston does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Edmonston 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.
Edmonston and the towns around it
Edmonston has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonston | B+ | 40.6% | 12.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Riverdale Park | C | 42% | 13.8% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| East Riverdale | C− | 43.2% | 14.1% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Hyattsville | B+ | 39% | 11% | 10.3% | 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 Edmonston adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edmonston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edmonston is better than Maryland on 9 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Edmonston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edmonston | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.7–22.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%36.6–44.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.8–33.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.9–36 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.7–21.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.4–4.8 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.4–10.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%6.9–10.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.5–28.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.7–16.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%36.9–43.4 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.6%12.6–21.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%70.8–76.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%57.7–62.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%85.8–89.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%66.8–72.1 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%58.2–64.5 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%74.1–82.9 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%30.1–37.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.8–26.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%16.4–25.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19%15.5–22.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9–12.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.2–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%10.3–17 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%22–28.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.7–13 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Edmonston
Is Edmonston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmonston is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edmonston?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.6% and 44.3%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edmonston?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Edmonston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edmonston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–21.5%), 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 Edmonston 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 Edmonston.
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.