Photo: Scott Saghirian · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Elkridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Elkridge differs from Maryland on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkridge
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Elkridge
Elkridge runs below Maryland on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.4% vs 5.8%), COPD (3.6% vs 5.9%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Elkridge’s lead shrinks
Elkridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 77% of the 3,575 towns with similar household incomes ($105K–$175K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Elkridge is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% 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 Elkridge’s likely range.
What’s behind Elkridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #39 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 76%.
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). Elkridge’s median household income is $139,913; among the 3,575 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$175K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Elkridge adults…
Elkridge runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Elkridge residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elkridge
No hospital or community health center in Elkridge 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 Elkridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Elkridge adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Elkridge 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.
9.3% of Elkridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Elkridge and the towns around it
Elkridge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elkridge adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elkridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elkridge is better than Maryland on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Elkridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elkridge | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.6–15 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%27.9–36.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%27.1–32.5 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.3–37.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.5–21.5 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.7–10.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.9–20 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.6–17.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.5–45.2 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.6–80.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%63.1–69 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.4%65.3–71.4 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.7–66.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%76.2–86.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%17–21.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.8–37.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.4–27.6 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.8–10.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%18.3–23.4 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.9–9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Elkridge
Is Elkridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #39 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elkridge?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 36.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elkridge?
Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Elkridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elkridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.2%), 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 Elkridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkridge.
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.