Preston-on-the-Patuxent · Photo: E.H. Pickering · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lusby is healthier than 21%
Lusby beats Maryland on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lusby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lusby
Against towns with similar incomes, Lusby’s lead shrinks
Lusby is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 21% of the 2,617 towns with similar household incomes ($114K–$190K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Lusby adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lusby is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
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 Lusby’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lusby’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lusby is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #115 of 261 in Maryland. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Lusby’s median household income is $151,711; among the 2,617 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($114K–$190K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lusby is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Lusby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lusby adults…
On every condition, Lusby is about the same as Maryland. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Lusby residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lusby
No hospital or community health center in Lusby 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 Lusby; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lusby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Lusby adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Lusby 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.
Lusby and the towns around it
Lusby’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusby | A− | 37% | 11.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | B+ | 38.3% | 10% | 13% | CDC place |
| Drum Point | B+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Solomons | A− | 31% | 13.2% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lusby adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lusby
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lusby is better than Maryland on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Lusby’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lusby | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.2–18.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.3–41.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%34–40.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.3–39.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.8–29.8 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.1–23.1 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.2–42.7 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.3–7.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.4–82.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%65.9–72.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.4–91.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.6–79.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.5–72.8 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.2–85.4 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17.1–22.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%29.1–37.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19–25.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.3–13.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.8–10 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23.7–30 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 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 Lusby
Is Lusby a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lusby is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #115 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 Lusby?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 41.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lusby?
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Lusby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lusby have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.6%), 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 Lusby 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 Lusby.
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.