Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Galesville is healthier than 6%
Galesville differs from Maryland on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galesville
Against towns with similar incomes, Galesville’s lead shrinks
Galesville is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 6% of the 960 towns with similar household incomes ($154K–$257K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Galesville
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Galesville runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Galesville, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Galesville keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (70.3% vs 64.4%). 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 Galesville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Galesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galesville is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Galesville’s median household income is $205,205; among the 960 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$257K), it’s healthier than 6%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Galesville adults…
Galesville runs above MD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Galesville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Galesville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Galesville
No hospital or community health center in Galesville 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 Galesville; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Galesville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Galesville does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Galesville 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.
6.6% of Galesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Galesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesville | A− | 32.7% | 12.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Shady Side | A− | 34.4% | 10.4% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Galesville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Galesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Galesville is better than Maryland on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Galesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Galesville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.1–19.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.8 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.6–15 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.9–36.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%37.5–43.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%38–43.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.9–35.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.4%11.3–13.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7–10.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.1–12.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.7–24.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.7–38.7 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.8–7.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%80.1–84.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.3%67.7–72.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90–92.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.9–83.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.9%73.1–78.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 86.2%82.5–89.4 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%17.4–22.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%27.8–35.1 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17–22.7 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7–11 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6–8.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.1–8.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.4–33 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.5–16.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.3–12.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 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 Galesville
Is Galesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galesville is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Galesville?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 36.9%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Galesville?
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Galesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Galesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.6%), 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 Galesville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galesville.
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.