On CDC estimates, Glassmanor is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Glassmanor differs from Maryland on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glassmanor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glassmanor
Making ends meet is harder in Glassmanor
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.7%), more than twice the Maryland rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.8% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (29.3% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 28.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Glassmanor
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Glassmanor adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), 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 Glassmanor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Glassmanor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glassmanor is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #249 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 53% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Glassmanor’s median household income is $66,327; among the 10,131 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Glassmanor compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.8% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.7% of Glassmanor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glassmanor 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Glassmanor adults…
Glassmanor runs below MD on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glassmanor
No hospital or community health center in Glassmanor 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 Glassmanor; ≈ 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 Glassmanor adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Glassmanor runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Glassmanor 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.
Glassmanor and the towns around it
Glassmanor’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glassmanor | C− | 48% | 16.3% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Forest Heights | C+ | 42.9% | 16.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Marlow Heights | C− | 47.5% | 18.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest Heights | C+ | 46% | 16.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Oxon Hill | B− | 41.8% | 15% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glassmanor adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glassmanor
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glassmanor is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Glassmanor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glassmanor | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%24.1–29.5 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16.1 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16–19.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48%43.9–52 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.8–17.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%38.6–43.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%31.4–36.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.3%22.4–26.2 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13%11.8–14.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.3–20.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.7–16.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%30–36.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.4%45–51.8 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.9%14.6–19.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%74.2–79.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%48.2–53.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–87.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.8–75.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.9–68.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%76–84.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.5–18.4 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40.1%36.6–43.9 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.8–34.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.7%31–38.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.3%26.1–32.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.8%16.6–21.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.7%25.3–32.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%29.6–35.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%15.3–18.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.5 | 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 Glassmanor
Is Glassmanor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glassmanor is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #249 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glassmanor?
CDC estimates 48% of adults have obesity, likely between 43.9% and 52%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glassmanor?
United Medical Center in Washington, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Glassmanor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glassmanor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.6–19.2%), 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 Glassmanor 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 Glassmanor.
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.