Photo: Wallstreethotrod at English Wikipedia · Public domainWithin Maryland, Milford Mill is healthier than 17% of graded towns
Milford Mill differs from Maryland on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milford Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford Mill
More Milford Mill adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (32.1%), vs 24.2% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Milford Mill
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (14.1% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (22.1% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 20.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Milford Mill
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 13.2% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). 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 Milford Mill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Milford Mill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford Mill is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #217 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Milford Mill’s median household income is $69,711; among the 10,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Milford Mill compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 34.6% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11% (U.S. 15.4%).
How Milford Mill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Milford Mill runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Milford Mill 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.
20.2% of Milford Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Milford Mill adults…
Milford Mill runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Milford Mill residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Milford Mill
1 hospital in Milford Mill, 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 Milford Mill; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Milford Mill and the towns around it
Milford Mill’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Mill | C+ | 41.1% | 15.8% | 12% | CDC place |
| Randallstown | C+ | 40.6% | 17.6% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | C+ | 37.2% | 15.7% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Lochearn | C+ | 40.7% | 18% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milford Mill adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milford Mill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milford Mill is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Milford Mill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milford Mill | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%19.2–23.3 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.7–13.1 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%16–19.3 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%37.5–44.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.4–17.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%39–43.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%32.3–36.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.5–28.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.5–13.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%11.1–15.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.5–13.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%27.1–32.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11%9.6–12.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%40.9–47.9 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.7–10.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%80.5–84.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.3%54.8–60 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.3–90.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.8–79.7 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%66.5–72.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.6%78.7–86.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16.6–20.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39%35.6–42.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.1%29–35.2 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%21.5–26.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.1%19.7–24.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.7–13.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%17.8–22.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%25.2–30.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%13–15.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Milford Mill
Is Milford Mill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford Mill is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #217 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milford Mill?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.5% and 44.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milford Mill?
Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Milford Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milford Mill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.2%), 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 Milford Mill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milford Mill.
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.