Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Poolesville is healthier than 52%
Poolesville differs from Maryland on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poolesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poolesville
Against towns with similar incomes, Poolesville’s lead shrinks
Poolesville is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 952 towns with similar household incomes ($154K–$257K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Poolesville is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Diabetes and obesity are less common in Poolesville
Poolesville runs below Maryland on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9% vs 12.5%), obesity (25.8% vs 35.1%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.4%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Poolesville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Poolesville’s likely range.
What’s behind Poolesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poolesville is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #19 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 91%.
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). Poolesville’s median household income is $205,919; among the 952 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$257K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Poolesville adults…
Poolesville runs below MD on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Poolesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Poolesville
No hospital or community health center in Poolesville 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 Poolesville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poolesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Poolesville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Poolesville does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Poolesville 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.
Poolesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poolesville | A+ | 25.8% | 9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Poolesville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Poolesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Poolesville is better than Maryland on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Poolesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Poolesville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11.1–16.3 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9–12.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.8%22.8–28.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.8–32.5 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%38.8–43.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 22%20–24 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%3.7–6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%5.8–10 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13.2–18.8 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.8–17.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%28.6–34.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.6–7.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.9–78.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.5%72.4–76.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.7–92.6 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.4–76.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%67.2–72.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%75.3–83.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%18.2–22.6 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.9–34.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.7–22.2 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.5–10.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.3–9.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.8–5.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4–7.4 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.6%17.8–23.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7–10.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.4–12.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.6–3.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.2–6.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 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 Poolesville
Is Poolesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poolesville is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #19 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 Poolesville?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 28.9%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Poolesville?
Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Poolesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Poolesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.8%), 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 Poolesville 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 Poolesville.
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.