#1Bethesda
unincorporated, Montgomery County · 69,397 peopleHealth grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #37 of 259 in MD
Bethesda, #1 on this list · Photo: westroopnerd · CC BY-SA 4.0Maryland rankings · Health
Healthiest towns in Maryland
Bethesda ranks first on health among Maryland’s 261 towns of 2,500+; 125 of the 261 grade A− or better on health nationally.
The Health grade: seven CDC PLACES estimates for adults (general, physical and mental health, obesity, diabetes, smoking, exercise). How grades work
#1A+
#2Chevy Chase
Montgomery County · 2,804 peopleHealth grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #25 of 259 in MD
#3Brookmont
unincorporated, Montgomery County · 3,671 peopleHealth grade, among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #17 of 259 in MD
All 261 towns
Health grade, best first (the letter is national). Towns with the same score share a rank; the overall grade and state rank are beside each.
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#TownGradeOverall
1Bethesdaunincorporated, Montgomery County · 69,397 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #37 of 259
3Brookmontunincorporated, Montgomery County · 3,671 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #17 of 259
4South Kensingtonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,148 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #47 of 259
5Fultonunincorporated, Howard County · 5,677 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A+ · #16 of 259
6Chevy Chaseunincorporated, Montgomery County · 9,445 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #44 of 259
8North Bethesdaunincorporated, Montgomery County · 49,677 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #34 of 259
9Darnestownunincorporated, Montgomery County · 7,051 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #74 of 259
10Potomacunincorporated, Montgomery County · 45,902 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #40 of 259
11Travilahunincorporated, Montgomery County · 11,721 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A− · #80 of 259
12Friendship Heights Villageunincorporated, Montgomery County · 4,002 peopleA+among the top in the U.S.·Overall A · #35 of 259
13Clarksburgunincorporated, Montgomery County · 30,487 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #45 of 259
14Scaggsvilleunincorporated, Howard County · 10,564 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #43 of 259
15Four Cornersunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,150 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #11 of 259
16North Potomacunincorporated, Montgomery County · 23,922 peopleA+better than 98% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #48 of 259
17Ilchesterunincorporated, Howard County · 28,364 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #23 of 259
18Mays Chapelunincorporated, Baltimore County · 16,066 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #136 of 259
19Olneyunincorporated, Montgomery County · 35,797 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #18 of 259
20PoolesvilleMontgomery County · 5,942 peopleA+better than 97% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #15 of 259
21Ellicott Cityunincorporated, Howard County · 75,257 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #50 of 259
22Urbanaunincorporated, Frederick County · 14,260 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #42 of 259
23North Kensingtonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,954 peopleA+better than 96% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #10 of 259
25Linganoreunincorporated, Frederick County · 14,444 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #54 of 259
26Spring Ridgeunincorporated, Frederick County · 5,922 peopleA+better than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #6 of 259
27Ashton-Sandy Springunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,630 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #4 of 259
28Forest Glenunincorporated, Montgomery County · 6,840 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #7 of 259
29Bartonsvilleunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,282 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #52 of 259
30Croftonunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 29,549 peopleAbetter than 95% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #104 of 259
32Damascusunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,640 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #1 of 259
33Luthervilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 6,574 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #110 of 259
34Hamptonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 5,372 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #117 of 259
35Monroviaunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,568 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #63 of 259
36Kemp Millunincorporated, Montgomery County · 13,042 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #46 of 259
37Rivaunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 4,976 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #126 of 259
38Arnoldunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 24,303 peopleAbetter than 94% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #100 of 259
39Elkridgeunincorporated, Howard County · 26,283 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #49 of 259
40Severna Parkunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 40,228 peopleAbetter than 93% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #79 of 259
41Columbiaunincorporated, Howard County · 104,338 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #36 of 259
42Green Valleyunincorporated, Frederick County · 13,602 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #60 of 259
43Cloverlyunincorporated, Montgomery County · 16,646 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #73 of 259
44Cape St. Claireunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 9,236 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #113 of 259
45North Laurelunincorporated, Howard County · 25,563 peopleAbetter than 92% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #28 of 259
46Paroleunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 17,229 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #99 of 259
47Timoniumunincorporated, Baltimore County · 10,304 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #143 of 259
48Annapolis Neckunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 12,032 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #112 of 259
49Jarrettsvilleunincorporated, Harford County · 2,560 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #97 of 259
50Fallstonunincorporated, Harford County · 10,013 peopleAbetter than 91% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #98 of 259
51Odentonunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 45,002 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #102 of 259
52Braddock Heightsunincorporated, Frederick County · 2,892 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #57 of 259
53Stevensvilleunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 8,802 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #82 of 259
54Burtonsvilleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 10,203 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #38 of 259
55Bel Air Northunincorporated, Harford County · 31,302 peopleAbetter than 90% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #62 of 259
56Germantownunincorporated, Montgomery County · 90,719 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #19 of 259
57Andrews AFBunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,130 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #179 of 259
59Redlandunincorporated, Montgomery County · 18,665 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #26 of 259
60Silver Springunincorporated, Montgomery County · 81,462 peopleAbetter than 89% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #76 of 259
61GaithersburgMontgomery County · 71,113 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #91 of 259
62Colesvilleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 14,519 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #29 of 259
63Owingsunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,643 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #3 of 259
65Linthicumunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 11,313 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #77 of 259
66Takoma ParkMontgomery County · 17,260 peopleAbetter than 88% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #150 of 259
67Pleasant Hillsunincorporated, Harford County · 3,836 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #68 of 259
68Eldersburgunincorporated, Carroll County · 31,695 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #33 of 259
69Edgewaterunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 8,519 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #105 of 259
70Honeygounincorporated, Baltimore County · 12,250 peopleAbetter than 87% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #134 of 259
71Dealeunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 5,333 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #127 of 259
72Savageunincorporated, Howard County · 8,239 peopleAbetter than 86% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #61 of 259
73Mayounincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 8,694 peopleAbetter than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #137 of 259
74Fort Meadeunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 11,225 peopleAbetter than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #135 of 259
75Bel Air Southunincorporated, Harford County · 58,137 peopleA−better than 85% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #67 of 259
76Layhillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,497 peopleA−better than 84% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #41 of 259
78CentrevilleQueen Anne's County · 4,782 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #84 of 259
79West Laurelunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,428 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #167 of 259
80Kingsvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 4,687 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #142 of 259
81White Marshunincorporated, Baltimore County · 10,932 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #160 of 259
82Severnunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 58,402 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #116 of 259
83AnnapolisAnne Arundel County · 40,634 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #176 of 259
84Shady Sideunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 4,727 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #157 of 259
86LeonardtownSt. Mary's County · 5,033 peopleA−better than 83% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #93 of 259
87Pikesvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 33,524 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #156 of 259
88Catonsvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 43,368 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #131 of 259
89Towsonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 58,679 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #165 of 259
90Garrisonunincorporated, Baltimore County · 9,469 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #145 of 259
91Glenmontunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,208 peopleA−better than 82% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #66 of 259
92Fairwoodunincorporated, Prince George's County · 7,526 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #166 of 259
93Berwyn HeightsPrince George's County · 3,338 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #171 of 259
94Wildewoodunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 7,552 peopleA−better than 81% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #64 of 259
95Lake Shoreunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 18,249 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #129 of 259
96Ballenger Creekunincorporated, Frederick County · 26,390 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #31 of 259
97Chesapeake BeachCalvert County · 6,466 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #24 of 259
98Fairlandunincorporated, Montgomery County · 26,231 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #72 of 259
99Huntingtownunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,689 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #32 of 259
100West Ocean Cityunincorporated, Worcester County · 5,198 peopleA−better than 80% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #101 of 259
101St. Jamesunincorporated, Washington County · 4,824 peopleA−better than 79% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #69 of 259
102Riversideunincorporated, Harford County · 6,585 peopleA−better than 79% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #5 of 259
103Perry Hallunincorporated, Baltimore County · 29,105 peopleA−better than 79% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #122 of 259
104Montgomery Villageunincorporated, Montgomery County · 34,110 peopleA−better than 79% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #53 of 259
105BowiePrince George's County · 58,383 peopleA−better than 79% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #173 of 259
106Jeffersonunincorporated, Frederick County · 3,314 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #9 of 259
107WestminsterCarroll County · 20,589 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #115 of 259
110Aspen Hillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 53,279 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #78 of 259
111Westphaliaunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,228 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #177 of 259
112Burnt Millsunincorporated, Montgomery County · 3,751 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #111 of 259
113Glenn Daleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,772 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #170 of 259
114Arbutusunincorporated, Baltimore County · 22,507 peopleA−better than 78% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #109 of 259
115Lusbyunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,595 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall A+ · #13 of 259
116Ocean Pinesunincorporated, Worcester County · 12,351 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #65 of 259
117Flower Hillunincorporated, Montgomery County · 13,794 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #58 of 259
118Pasadenaunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 34,309 peopleA−better than 77% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #123 of 259
119Brock Hallunincorporated, Prince George's County · 13,615 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #187 of 259
120FrederickFrederick County · 92,059 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #114 of 259
121Gambrillsunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 2,830 peopleA−better than 76% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #133 of 259
123Riviera Beachunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 12,192 peopleA−better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #89 of 259
124Marlboro Villageunincorporated, Prince George's County · 9,382 peopleA−better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #161 of 259
125Wheatonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 52,926 peopleA−better than 75% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #87 of 259
126Grasonvilleunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 3,564 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #124 of 259
127Chesterunincorporated, Queen Anne's County · 4,797 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #90 of 259
128Cockeysvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 23,962 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #189 of 259
129Lake Arborunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,335 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #169 of 259
130Woodmoreunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,613 peopleB+better than 74% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #209 of 259
131Calvertonunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,624 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #159 of 259
132Drum Pointunincorporated, Calvert County · 3,589 peopleB+better than 73% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #81 of 259
133Accokeekunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,362 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #210 of 259
134Californiaunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 13,136 peopleB+better than 72% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #39 of 259
135Golden Beachunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 3,830 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #51 of 259
136Havre de GraceHarford County · 15,630 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #107 of 259
137Abingdonunincorporated, Harford County · 5,019 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #106 of 259
138Maugansvilleunincorporated, Washington County · 3,624 peopleB+better than 71% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #71 of 259
139National Harborunincorporated, Prince George's County · 4,454 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #215 of 259
140Fountainhead-Orchard Hillsunincorporated, Washington County · 6,567 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #55 of 259
142Mitchellvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,359 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #182 of 259
143Joppatowneunincorporated, Harford County · 14,237 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #59 of 259
144Konterraunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,641 peopleB+better than 70% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #213 of 259
145Carneyunincorporated, Baltimore County · 28,343 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #172 of 259
146Chesapeake Ranch Estatesunincorporated, Calvert County · 9,241 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall A · #30 of 259
148College Park College campusPrince George's County · 35,418 peopleB+better than 69% of U.S. towns·Overall B−
149Rossvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 16,059 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #152 of 259
150Brown Stationunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,451 peopleB+better than 68% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #132 of 259
151Owings Millsunincorporated, Baltimore County · 37,245 peopleB+better than 67% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #163 of 259
152LaurelPrince George's County · 30,254 peopleB+better than 67% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #226 of 259
153Overleaunincorporated, Baltimore County · 13,035 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #140 of 259
154Fort Washingtonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 25,134 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #185 of 259
155La Valeunincorporated, Allegany County · 4,196 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #92 of 259
157HyattsvillePrince George's County · 21,158 peopleB+better than 66% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #242 of 259
158Maryland Cityunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 19,186 peopleB+better than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #155 of 259
159Ferndaleunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 17,529 peopleB+better than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #128 of 259
160White Oakunincorporated, Montgomery County · 17,329 peopleB+better than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #125 of 259
162Largounincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,229 peopleBbetter than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #180 of 259
163Springdaleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,226 peopleBbetter than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #164 of 259
165Parkvilleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 30,549 peopleBbetter than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #144 of 259
166Marltonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,222 peopleBbetter than 65% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #222 of 259
167Edgemereunincorporated, Baltimore County · 9,061 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #148 of 259
168Bryans Roadunincorporated, Charles County · 9,371 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #146 of 259
170Rosaryvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,883 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #211 of 259
171Ketteringunincorporated, Prince George's County · 14,014 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #184 of 259
172Jessupunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 9,931 peopleBbetter than 64% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #139 of 259
173South Laurelunincorporated, Prince George's County · 29,272 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #208 of 259
174Hillandaleunincorporated, Montgomery County · 5,060 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #118 of 259
176Bensvilleunincorporated, Charles County · 15,848 peopleBbetter than 62% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #195 of 259
178GreenbeltPrince George's County · 24,948 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #235 of 259
179Brandywineunincorporated, Prince George's County · 12,160 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #220 of 259
180CheverlyPrince George's County · 6,164 peopleBbetter than 59% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #228 of 259
182Waldorfunincorporated, Charles County · 82,943 peopleBbetter than 58% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #162 of 259
183Beltsvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 19,176 peopleBbetter than 58% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #203 of 259
184Mount RainierPrince George's County · 8,307 peopleBbetter than 57% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #247 of 259
186Lexington Parkunincorporated, St. Mary's County · 13,252 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #96 of 259
187Leisure Worldunincorporated, Montgomery County · 8,882 peopleBbetter than 56% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #95 of 259
188Bowleys Quartersunincorporated, Baltimore County · 7,006 peopleBbetter than 55% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #218 of 259
189Glen Burnieunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 72,590 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #138 of 259
190Camp Springsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 22,544 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #174 of 259
191Prince Frederickunincorporated, Calvert County · 2,955 peopleB−better than 54% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #75 of 259
193Friendlyunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,119 peopleB−better than 53% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #191 of 259
194Robinwoodunincorporated, Washington County · 8,042 peopleB−better than 53% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #147 of 259
195Marlboro Meadowsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,929 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #224 of 259
196Reisterstownunincorporated, Baltimore County · 25,582 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #193 of 259
197Summerfieldunincorporated, Prince George's County · 15,065 peopleB−better than 52% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #200 of 259
198Paramount-Long Meadowunincorporated, Washington County · 2,569 peopleB−better than 51% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #121 of 259
199Clintonunincorporated, Prince George's County · 38,376 peopleB−better than 50% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #192 of 259
200Oxon Hillunincorporated, Prince George's County · 17,893 peopleB−better than 50% of U.S. towns·Overall B− · #168 of 259
202SmithsburgWashington County · 3,212 peopleB−better than 49% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #85 of 259
203Seabrookunincorporated, Prince George's County · 18,317 peopleB−better than 48% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #207 of 259
204Brooklyn Parkunincorporated, Anne Arundel County · 16,067 peopleB−better than 47% of U.S. towns·Overall A− · #94 of 259
205Lanhamunincorporated, Prince George's County · 11,433 peopleB−better than 45% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #212 of 259
206Woodlawnunincorporated, Baltimore County · 40,379 peopleC+better than 45% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #181 of 259
207Rosedaleunincorporated, Baltimore County · 20,002 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #149 of 259
208Edgewoodunincorporated, Harford County · 24,922 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #119 of 259
209Melwoodunincorporated, Prince George's County · 3,401 peopleC+better than 44% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #229 of 259
212Hillcrest Heightsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 16,063 peopleC+better than 41% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #186 of 259
213Randallstownunincorporated, Baltimore County · 35,957 peopleC+better than 40% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #204 of 259
214Lochearnunincorporated, Baltimore County · 27,074 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #190 of 259
215New CarrolltonPrince George's County · 13,644 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #236 of 259
216GlenardenPrince George's County · 6,422 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #151 of 259
217Milford Millunincorporated, Baltimore County · 30,829 peopleC+better than 39% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #202 of 259
218Forest HeightsPrince George's County · 2,618 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #183 of 259
219Peppermill Villageunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,238 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall B · #154 of 259
221Suitlandunincorporated, Prince George's County · 23,793 peopleC+better than 38% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #219 of 259
222Chillumunincorporated, Prince George's County · 34,871 peopleC+better than 37% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #230 of 259
224Woodlawnunincorporated, Prince George's County · 7,750 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #175 of 259
225Forestvilleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,495 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #198 of 259
226Halfwayunincorporated, Washington County · 10,849 peopleC+better than 35% of U.S. towns·Overall C+ · #178 of 259
227Coral Hillsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 9,756 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #227 of 259
228Adelphiunincorporated, Prince George's County · 17,395 peopleCbetter than 34% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #234 of 259
229Middle Riverunincorporated, Baltimore County · 31,712 peopleCbetter than 33% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #216 of 259
230Temple Hillsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 8,969 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #238 of 259
231Riverdale ParkPrince George's County · 7,343 peopleCbetter than 31% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #250 of 259
232District HeightsPrince George's County · 5,938 peopleCbetter than 30% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #239 of 259
233Essexunincorporated, Baltimore County · 40,580 peopleCbetter than 29% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #196 of 259
235Walker Millunincorporated, Prince George's County · 10,931 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #217 of 259
236Capitol HeightsPrince George's County · 4,044 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #197 of 259
237Landoverunincorporated, Prince George's County · 24,514 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #225 of 259
238Silver Hillunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,193 peopleCbetter than 28% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #205 of 259
239Seat PleasantPrince George's County · 4,524 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #243 of 259
240BrentwoodPrince George's County · 3,828 peopleCbetter than 27% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #245 of 259
242Marlow Heightsunincorporated, Prince George's County · 5,456 peopleC−better than 22% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #246 of 259
244Lansdowneunincorporated, Baltimore County · 7,876 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #206 of 259
245East Riverdaleunincorporated, Prince George's County · 18,336 peopleC−better than 21% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #240 of 259
246BladensburgPrince George's County · 9,671 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #252 of 259
248Pocomoke CityWorcester County · 4,421 peopleC−better than 20% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #223 of 259
249Glassmanorunincorporated, Prince George's County · 16,981 peopleC−better than 19% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #237 of 259
250Dundalkunincorporated, Baltimore County · 65,969 peopleC−better than 15% of U.S. towns·Overall C · #221 of 259
252Baltimore Highlandsunincorporated, Baltimore County · 8,206 peopleDbetter than 14% of U.S. towns·Overall C− · #231 of 259
253Cresaptownunincorporated, Allegany County · 5,121 peopleDbetter than 12% of U.S. towns·Overall B+ · #120 of 259
259Langley Parkunincorporated, Prince George's County · 21,508 peopleDbetter than 6% of U.S. towns·Overall D · #248 of 259
260Princess AnneSomerset County · 3,642 peopleD−better than 5% of U.S. towns·Overall D− · #258 of 259
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What is the healthiest town in Maryland?
Bethesda (Montgomery County) ranks first on health among 261 towns, with an A+; Chevy Chase and Brookmont follow.
How are these towns ranked?
The Health grade: seven CDC PLACES estimates for adults (general, physical and mental health, obesity, diabetes, smoking, exercise). Towns are sorted on the grade’s score; the letter and rank are the same as on each town’s page. How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500+ residents with a health grade (261 in Maryland). Smaller towns have the grade on their page but no rank. Every town is on the Maryland page.
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Best places to live259 towns · #1 DamascusBest small towns121 towns · #1 WalkersvilleMost affordable towns260 towns · #1 CresaptownSafest towns52 towns · #1 FrostburgTowns with the best schools261 towns · #1 Berlin and Ocean City and Ocean Pines and Pocomoke City and West Ocean CityBest towns for jobs & income261 towns · #1 FultonMost walkable towns261 towns · #1 Friendship Heights VillageTowns with the lowest natural-hazard risk261 towns · #1 Naval AcademyBest towns for the outdoors261 towns · #1 Forest HeightsMost historic towns261 towns · #1 BaltimoreTowns with the most civic life67 towns · #1 ChestertownTowns with the least snow259 towns · #1 BethesdaDescribed, no lettersSnowiest towns259 towns · #1 FrostburgDescribed, no lettersTowns with the mildest winters216 towns · #1 Ocean City and West Ocean CityDescribed, no lettersTowns with the hottest summers216 towns · #1 Brooklyn ParkDescribed, no lettersTowns with the coolest summers216 towns · #1 FrostburgDescribed, no lettersTowns with the highest incomes261 towns · #1 Chevy Chase and TravilahDescribed, no lettersTowns with the lowest property taxes251 towns · #1 CresaptownDescribed, no lettersFastest-growing towns66 towns · #1 DelmarDescribed, no letters
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