Photo: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Maryland, Hyattsville is healthier than 40% of graded towns
Hyattsville differs from Maryland on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hyattsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hyattsville
1 in 6 working-age adults in Hyattsville has no health insurance
17.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hyattsville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (19.8% vs 13.5%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 15.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hyattsville is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72.9% vs 79.2%), dentist visits (58% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (86.2% vs 89.6%) and colon screening (64.5% vs 68.2%). Checkups ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Hyattsville is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, but only 40% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Hyattsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Hyattsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hyattsville is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #157 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Hyattsville’s median household income is $91,941; among the 9,731 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hyattsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Hyattsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Hyattsville adults…
Hyattsville runs below MD on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hyattsville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hyattsville
1 community health center in Hyattsville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hyattsville; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Hyattsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hyattsville does better than Maryland.
4 in 10 Hyattsville 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.
Hyattsville and the towns around it
Hyattsville’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyattsville | B+ | 39% | 11% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Chillum | C+ | 42.5% | 14.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Adelphi | C | 41.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Brentwood | C | 42.8% | 13.8% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Edmonston | B+ | 40.6% | 12.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| University Park | A | 33.1% | 10.5% | 7% | CDC place |
| Riverdale Park | C | 42% | 13.8% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Cottage City | C | 41.4% | 15.8% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hyattsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hyattsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hyattsville is better than Maryland on 9 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Hyattsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hyattsville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%18.1–22 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%35.1–42.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.9–12.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%28.3–32.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%30–34.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.3%17.7–20.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10.4–14.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%22.9–28.4 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%37.9–44.4 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%14.8–19.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.9–75.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%55.4–60.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.5–87.6 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%65.5–70.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%61.4–67.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%75.2–83.6 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.8%14.8–18.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%33.3–40.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.8–28.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%19.9–25.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.4–22 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.4–12.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%13.3–17.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.7–28.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Hyattsville
Is Hyattsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hyattsville is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #157 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hyattsville?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 42.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hyattsville?
Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Hyattsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hyattsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.8–19.4%), 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 Hyattsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hyattsville.
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.