Photo: Mint0ri · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Glenmont is healthier than 52%
Glenmont differs from Maryland on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glenmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glenmont
Against towns with similar incomes, Glenmont’s lead shrinks
Glenmont is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 4,901 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Many Glenmont adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 8 working-age adults has no health insurance (13.3%, vs 8.7% across Maryland). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 18.5%, is about level with the state’s 17.9%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 75.8% vs 79.2%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Glenmont
Glenmont runs below Maryland on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.8% vs 7.6%), arthritis (19.9% vs 25.8%) and COPD (4.6% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Glenmont adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 15%) and depression (16.8% vs 19.4%) both run below Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
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 Glenmont’s likely range.
What’s behind Glenmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenmont is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #91 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). Glenmont’s median household income is $126,542; among the 4,901 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Glenmont is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 82% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glenmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Glenmont adults…
Glenmont runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Glenmont residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Glenmont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Glenmont does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Glenmont 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.
Care in and near Glenmont
No hospital or community health center in Glenmont 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 Glenmont; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Glenmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Glenmont and the towns around it
Glenmont’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmont | A− | 28.8% | 11.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Wheaton | A− | 29.6% | 11.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Colesville | A | 26.4% | 12.4% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Layhill | A− | 28.2% | 12.6% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Aspen Hill | A− | 28.9% | 11.6% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glenmont adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glenmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glenmont is better than Maryland on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Glenmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glenmont | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.8–20.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.9–14.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25.6–32 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.6–13 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%30.2–34.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%37.6–42.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.9%18.3–21.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.2–10.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%20.4–25.3 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11.6–15 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%33.1–39.1 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%73.3–78 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%61.5–66.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%88–90.6 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.8–76.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%64.1–70 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%73.8–82.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%15–18.7 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%31.8–38 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.8–28 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.4%15.3–19.5 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%22.2–26.8 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.7–13.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Glenmont
Is Glenmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glenmont is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #91 of 261 in Maryland. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glenmont?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 32%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glenmont?
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Glenmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glenmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.2%), 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 Glenmont 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 Glenmont.
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.