Photo: Ryan Stavely · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Odenton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Odenton differs from Maryland on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odenton
Binge drinking is the habit Odenton doesn’t win on
17.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Odenton’s lead shrinks
Odenton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but 74% of the 4,704 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$161K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Odenton
Odenton runs below Maryland on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.1% vs 5.8%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Odenton is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. The town has 19 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves. 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 Odenton’s likely range.
What’s behind Odenton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odenton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #51 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 65%.
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). Odenton’s median household income is $128,441; among the 4,704 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$161K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Odenton adults…
Odenton runs below MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Odenton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Odenton
1 community health center in Odenton, 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 Odenton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Odenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Odenton adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Odenton 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.
7.7% of Odenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Odenton and the towns around it
Odenton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odenton | A | 34.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Severn | A− | 35.2% | 10.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Gambrills | A− | 34.9% | 11.1% | 12% | CDC place |
| Fort Meade | A | 33.8% | 5.4% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Crofton | A | 32.2% | 8.3% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Odenton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Odenton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Odenton is better than Maryland on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Odenton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Odenton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.3–16.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%30.5–38.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%29.1–34 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%30–35.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.3–24.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.6–8.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.9–19.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%35.6–42.9 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–7 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%67.1–72.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.7–91.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.8–75 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66.4–72.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.7%82–89 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%17.6–22.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%30.6–37.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.8–25.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.6–9 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%21–25.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 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 Odenton
Is Odenton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odenton is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #51 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Odenton?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 38.1%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Odenton?
University of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Odenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Odenton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7%), 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 Odenton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Odenton.
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.