Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Maryland, Oxon Hill is healthier than 23% of graded towns
Oxon Hill differs from Maryland on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxon Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxon Hill
Making ends meet is harder in Oxon Hill
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 15.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Oxon Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 23% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Oxon Hill
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Oxon Hill has no health insurance
13.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Oxon Hill’s lead shrinks
Oxon Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 33% of the 9,546 towns with similar household incomes ($70K–$117K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Oxon Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Oxon Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxon Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #200 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Oxon Hill’s median household income is $93,252; among the 9,546 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Oxon Hill compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.2% (U.S. 6.4%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.6% of Oxon Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxon Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Oxon Hill adults…
Oxon Hill runs below MD on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oxon Hill
1 community health center in Oxon Hill, 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 Oxon Hill; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Oxon Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oxon Hill runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Oxon Hill 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.
Oxon Hill and the towns around it
Oxon Hill’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxon Hill | B− | 41.8% | 15% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Forest Heights | C+ | 42.9% | 16.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Friendly | B− | 42.1% | 16.2% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Temple Hills | C | 47% | 15.3% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Camp Springs | B− | 42.9% | 14.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Glassmanor | C− | 48% | 16.3% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| National Harbor | B+ | 39.4% | 13.1% | 9% | CDC place |
| Fort Washington | B+ | 39.1% | 15.7% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oxon Hill adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oxon Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oxon Hill is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Oxon Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oxon Hill | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%19.1–23.2 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–15.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%37.8–45.6 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15%13.6–16.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%37.2–42.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.5–38.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.8–26.8 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%11–15.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%24.9–30.4 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4%42.1–48.8 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.8–15.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.8–80.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%54.5–59.8 | 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) | 76.4%74.2–78.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%66.5–72.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.8%78.9–86.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.5%12.7–16.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%34.3–41.2 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%26–32.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.2–25.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%18–22.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10.1–13 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%25.1–30.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%13.1–16 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Oxon Hill
Is Oxon Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxon Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #200 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oxon Hill?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 45.6%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oxon Hill?
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr in Fort Washington, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Oxon Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oxon Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–15.6%), 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 Oxon Hill 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 Oxon Hill.
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.