Photo: Elvert Barnes · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Maryland, Largo is healthier than 38% of graded towns
Largo differs from Maryland on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Largo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Largo
Maryland sets a high bar
Largo is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but only 38% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Largo
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (18.1% vs 13.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Largo’s lead shrinks
Largo is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 8,063 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$129K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and asthma run high in Largo
43.4% of adults have obesity, vs 35.1% across Maryland. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (12.4%), vs 10.6% across Maryland. In all, Largo runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Largo
Largo runs below Maryland on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.2% vs 7.6%), depression (14.3% vs 19.4%) and COPD (4.6% vs 5.9%). 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 Largo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Largo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Largo is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #162 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Largo’s median household income is $103,375; among the 8,063 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$129K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Largo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Largo adults…
Largo runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Largo
No hospital or community health center in Largo 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 Largo; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Largo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Largo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Largo does better than Maryland.
4 in 10 Largo 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.
Largo and the towns around it
Largo’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | B | 43.4% | 14.4% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Brown Station | B+ | 41.7% | 15.4% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Westphalia | A− | 41.3% | 11.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Kettering | B | 42.5% | 15.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Arbor | B+ | 41% | 13.4% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Seat Pleasant | C | 46.7% | 17.7% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Largo adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Largo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Largo is better than Maryland on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Largo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Largo | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%39.3–47.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.8–16 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%38.4–43.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.2–37.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.8–26.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.8–12.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.2–26.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.8–13.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4%42–48.8 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.1–9.5 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.7–83.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59.8–64.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.2–92.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.9–79.2 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%70.1–75.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.8%78.9–86.4 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.6–16 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36%32.5–39.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23.3–29.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%15.5–22.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%9.6–13.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%10.8–17 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.4–27.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Largo
Is Largo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Largo is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: B for health, #162 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Largo?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.3% and 47.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Largo?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Largo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Largo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.5%), 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 Largo 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 Largo.
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.