Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0Where Glen Echo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Echo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Echo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Echo
Glen Echo is an active town
Only 12.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Few Glen Echo adults smoke
5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Glen Echo
Glen Echo runs below Maryland on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.7% vs 5.9%), diabetes (8% vs 12.5%) and obesity (23.7% vs 35.1%). 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 Glen Echo’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Glen Echo adults…
Glen Echo runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glen Echo
No hospital or community health center in Glen Echo 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 Glen Echo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Echo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Glen Echo adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Glen Echo does better than Maryland.
1 in 4 Glen Echo 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.
2.8% of Glen Echo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Glen Echo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmont | A+ | 22.9% | 8.3% | 4.7% | CDC place |
| Bethesda | A+ | 22.2% | 8% | 4.6% | CDC place |
| Cabin John | A+ | 22.5% | 8.8% | 4.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Echo adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Echo
Why doesn’t Glen Echo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Echo.
What hospital is closest to Glen Echo?
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Glen Echo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen Echo?
46 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Friendship Place in Washington, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Echo.
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. 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.