Prospect Hill · Photo: E.H. Pickering, HABS photographer · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hampton is healthier than 54%
Hampton differs from Maryland on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hampton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton
Against towns with similar incomes, Hampton’s lead shrinks
Hampton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 1,659 towns with similar household incomes ($128K–$213K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hampton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Hampton keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
Hampton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 34.3%), frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (18.7% vs 24.2%) all 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 Hampton’s likely range.
What’s behind Hampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #34 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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). Hampton’s median household income is $170,688; among the 1,659 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($128K–$213K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hampton adults…
Hampton runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Hampton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hampton does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Hampton 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 Hampton
No hospital or community health center in Hampton 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 Hampton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
44 miles of trails across 3 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.
4.1% of Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Hampton and the towns around it
Hampton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | A | 27.8% | 11% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Lutherville | A | 27.9% | 10.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Timonium | A | 26.9% | 11.4% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Carney | B+ | 32% | 12.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Towson | A− | 30.4% | 9.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton is better than Maryland on 22 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Hampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%10.7–14.6 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%24.6–31 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.7–12.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%32.4–37.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%39.3–44.4 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.7%27.5–32.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.4–12.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.8–9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%16.2–21.9 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.2%25.5–31.1 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.5–5.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%80.2–84.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.2%74.3–78.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.9%91.8–93.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.8–82.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.9%73.1–78.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%78.2–86 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%18–22.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.5–31.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16.2–21.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.4%5–7.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3–4.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.1–5.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.9%18.3–23.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4–5.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.7 | 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 Hampton
Is Hampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #34 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 Hampton?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 31%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton?
University of MD St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.5%), 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 Hampton 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 Hampton.
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.