Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hampstead is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Hampstead differs from Maryland on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampstead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampstead
Binge drinking is the habit Hampstead doesn’t win on
18.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Hampstead
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Hampstead
Hampstead runs below Maryland on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.7% vs 12.5%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.8%). 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 Hampstead’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Hampstead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampstead is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #85 of 261 in Maryland. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Hampstead’s median household income is $97,871; among the 8,892 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hampstead is healthier than 68% of graded towns, against 83% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hampstead adults…
Hampstead runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hampstead
No hospital or community health center in Hampstead 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 Hampstead; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampstead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Hampstead adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hampstead runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Hampstead 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.
6.4% of Hampstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Hampstead and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | A− | 37.5% | 8.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampstead adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampstead
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampstead is better than Maryland on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Hampstead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampstead | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.1–15.2 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%32.2–42.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.5–10 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.4–33.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.7–38.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.3–27.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.8–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18–25 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.5–21.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.5–40.1 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71–77.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.2–71.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.4–90.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.4–75.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.7–71.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.5–85.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.7–27 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27–36.2 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.8–23.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7–10.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.4–6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%4.9–7.9 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%20–26.4 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 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 Hampstead
Is Hampstead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampstead is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #85 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampstead?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 42.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampstead?
Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Hampstead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampstead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.3%), 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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead.
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.