Where Maryland Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maryland Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maryland Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maryland Park
Making ends meet is harder in Maryland Park
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.9%), about twice the Maryland State rate. Housing insecurity (24.9% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 23.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Maryland Park
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland State. Among those 65 and older, 14.6% have lost all their teeth (Maryland State 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Maryland Park adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 23.6% across Maryland State. 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 State figure falls outside Maryland Park’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.1% of Maryland Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland State.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maryland Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland State.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland State
Share of adults, with the Maryland State figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Maryland Park adults…
Maryland Park runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Maryland Park
1 community health center in Maryland Park, 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 Maryland Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Maryland Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Maryland Park runs above Maryland State.
2 in 5 Maryland Park 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.
Maryland Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Pleasant | C | 46.7% | 17.7% | 13% | CDC place |
| Capitol Heights | C | 46.6% | 16.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maryland Park adults live with a disability (Maryland State 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maryland Park
Why doesn’t Maryland Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maryland Park.
What hospital is closest to Maryland Park?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Maryland Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Maryland Park?
65 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Baden Medical Service at Mission of Love Charities in Capitol Heights, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maryland Park.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland State figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.