Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Konterra is healthier than 25%
Konterra differs from Maryland on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Konterra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Konterra
Against towns with similar incomes, Konterra’s lead shrinks
Konterra is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 25% of the 4,549 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$163K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Konterra is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but only 45% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Konterra
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.2%), vs 12.5% across Maryland. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. High blood pressure is also above the state: 43.5%, vs 36.8% across Maryland. In all, Konterra runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Konterra, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Konterra keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (93.2% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Konterra’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Konterra’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Konterra is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #144 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Konterra’s median household income is $130,000; among the 4,549 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$163K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Konterra is healthier than 45% of graded towns, against 70% nationally.
Out of every 100 Konterra adults…
Konterra runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Konterra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Konterra
No hospital or community health center in Konterra 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 Konterra; ≈ 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Konterra adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Konterra does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Konterra 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.
9.1% of Konterra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Konterra and the towns around it
Konterra’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konterra | B+ | 36% | 16.2% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Laurel | B+ | 40.1% | 11.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Beltsville | B | 36.8% | 13.9% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Calverton | B+ | 31.7% | 13.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| West Laurel | A− | 34.5% | 11.8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Burtonsville | A | 27.8% | 11.3% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| South Laurel | B | 41.1% | 12.5% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Fairland | A− | 31.7% | 11.8% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Konterra adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Konterra
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Konterra is better than Maryland on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Konterra’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Konterra | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.4–20.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%32.4–39.6 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%40.8–46.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%39.6–45.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.8%27.5–32.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21.3–27.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%35.7–42 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%80.3–84.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%64.4–69.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.2%92.2–94 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%80.2–84.2 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%68.3–73.8 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%77.5–85.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%29.2–35.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.8–26.4 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.8–16.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6–8.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.1–11.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%22.7–28.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.4–16.9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 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 Konterra
Is Konterra a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Konterra is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #144 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 Konterra?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 39.6%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Konterra?
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Konterra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Konterra have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.8%), 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 Konterra 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 Konterra.
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.