Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Green Valley is healthier than 45%
Green Valley differs from Maryland on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Valley
Against towns with similar incomes, Green Valley’s lead shrinks
Green Valley is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 1,641 towns with similar household incomes ($129K–$215K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Green Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Green Valley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Green Valley is an active town
Only 17.1% 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 Green Valley’s likely range.
What’s behind Green Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Valley is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #42 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 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). Green Valley’s median household income is $171,707; among the 1,641 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($129K–$215K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Valley 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Green Valley adults…
Green Valley runs below MD on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Valley
No hospital or community health center in Green Valley 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 Green Valley; ≈ 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 Green Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Green Valley does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Green Valley 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.
4.9% of Green Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Green Valley and the towns around it
Green Valley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley | A | 33% | 9.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Monrovia | A | 33.2% | 8.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Urbana | A+ | 31.2% | 9% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Valley adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Green Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Green Valley is better than Maryland on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Green Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Green Valley | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%29.4–36.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%31.3–36.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%37.9–43.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.9–29 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7–9.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%15.1–19.3 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%14–18.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.8–36.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%77–81.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%71.3–75.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.9–92.1 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.5–79.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%68.9–74.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72.7–81.6 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.9–23.4 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.9–33.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%18–23.4 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6–8.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6–8.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4–5.9 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%19–23.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.8–10 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.5–5.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 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 Green Valley
Is Green Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Valley is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #42 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 Green Valley?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 36.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Green Valley?
Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Green Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Green Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.4%), 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 Green Valley 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 Green Valley.
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.