On CDC estimates, Queensland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Queensland differs from Maryland on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Queensland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Queensland
Against towns with similar incomes, Queensland’s lead shrinks
Queensland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 0% of the 976 towns with similar household incomes ($153K–$256K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Queensland
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.4%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (17.6% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, obesity and stroke run high in Queensland
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 12.5% across Maryland. 42.8% of adults have obesity, vs 35.1% across Maryland. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Queensland runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression and cancer are less common in Queensland
Queensland runs below Maryland on depression (14.8% vs 19.4%) and cancer (6.3% vs 7.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Queensland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to B+.
What’s behind Queensland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Queensland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Queensland’s median household income is $204,423; among the 976 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($153K–$256K), it’s healthier than 0%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Queensland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Queensland adults…
Queensland runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Queensland
No hospital or community health center in Queensland 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 Queensland; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Queensland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Queensland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Queensland does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Queensland 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.
Queensland and the towns around it
Queensland’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | B− | 42.8% | 15.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Upper Marlboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosaryville | B | 42.5% | 14.5% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Croom | B+ | 38.4% | 14.3% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Westphalia | A− | 41.3% | 11.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Melwood | C+ | 43.4% | 17.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Brock Hall | A− | 42.2% | 12.6% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Marlboro Meadows | B− | 42.9% | 15.4% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Upper Marlboro: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Queensland adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Queensland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Queensland is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Queensland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Queensland | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.9–22.3 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%38.7–46.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.8–17.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%40.2–45.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.9–40.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%25.3–29.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.8–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.5–13.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.4–12.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%22–28.8 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%40.5–47.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.3–82.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%59.3–64.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%89.8–92.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.2–80.7 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%67.2–73.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%77.9–85.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.1–39.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.6–30.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%16–23.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%14.8–20.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.9–11 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%11.1–17.2 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.8–29.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–16.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.5–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–4.9 | 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 Queensland
Is Queensland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Queensland is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Queensland?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.7% and 46.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Queensland?
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Queensland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Queensland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.8%), 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 Queensland 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 Queensland.
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.