Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Layhill is healthier than 40%
Layhill differs from Maryland on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Layhill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Layhill
Against towns with similar incomes, Layhill’s lead shrinks
Layhill is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 3,023 towns with similar household incomes ($110K–$183K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Layhill adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 15%) and depression (16% vs 19.4%) both 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 Layhill’s likely range.
What’s behind Layhill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Layhill is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #76 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Layhill’s median household income is $146,308; among the 3,023 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$183K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How Layhill adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Layhill does better than Maryland.
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Out of every 100 Layhill adults…
Layhill runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Layhill
No hospital or community health center in Layhill 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 Layhill; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Layhill 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.
9.8% of Layhill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Layhill and the towns around it
Layhill’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layhill | A− | 28.2% | 12.6% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Cloverly | A | 25.8% | 11.6% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Glenmont | A− | 28.8% | 11.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Aspen Hill | A− | 28.9% | 11.6% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Colesville | A | 26.4% | 12.4% | 6.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Layhill adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Layhill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Layhill is better than Maryland on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Layhill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Layhill | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.5–19.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%10–12.3 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11–13.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%25.1–31.3 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%33.4–38 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%39.4–44.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 22.2%20.4–24 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.3–10.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.8–23.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%33.1–38.9 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–11 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.4–80.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%64–68.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90.1–92.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.4–79.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%66–71.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%76–83.9 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%14.3–17.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%30.9–37 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%22.1–27.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%11–14.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%21.7–26.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Layhill
Is Layhill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Layhill is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #76 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 Layhill?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 31.3%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Layhill?
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Layhill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Layhill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11%), 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 Layhill 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 Layhill.
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.